[ZDNET] MS Patch Tuesday: Drive-by exploits expected; iPhone restrictions; MacBook Pros

ZDNet Must-Read News Alert ZDNet Member | April 13, 2010
IT News Happening Now MS Patch Tuesday: Exploits expected for severe drive-by download flaws Two of the bulletins are rated "critical" for all versions of Microsoft's flagship operating system, including Windows 7 and Windows Server 2003 R2. by Ryan Naraine READ FULL STORY Apache.org hit by targeted XSS attack, passwords compromised Former Googler in hot water over White House email practices   Recommended Free IT Salary & Skills Report 2010 Register on activeTechPros and view the 2010 IT Salary & Skills Report. * * * * * * * * * * * * Business professionals - Join activeBizPros and use the salary benchmark wizard to compare salaries instantly.   Top Stories Right Now Apple's new iPhone restrictions and the 5 stages of grief Why the iPad Absolutely Matters - Guest post Apple snubs Blu-ray in new MacBook Pro line Gallery: Apple beefs up MacBook Pros Apple's lagging tech chops Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Nokia protest data center cooling standard iPad, Windows, Linux and Google. I Use Them All. SO SUE ME! Microsoft changes the Windows license   Recommended Free IT Salary & Skills Report 2010 Register on activeTechPros and view the 2010 IT Salary & Skills Report. * * * * * * * * * * * * Business professionals - Join activeBizPros and use the salary benchmark wizard to compare salaries instantly.

 

Ubuntu's secret weapon; Apache.org attack; Apple MacBook Pro refresh; Flip SlideHD [TECH UPDATE]

ZDNet Tech Update Today ZDNet Member | April 13, 2010
Top Editors Picks   Five surprising things about Microsoft's Kin Now that the Kin cat is out of the bag, here are a few things I found surprising about the devices after reporting for more than two years on every twist and turn about Pink. by Mary Jo Foley READ FULL STORY   Recommended Free IT Salary & Skills Report 2010 Register on activeTechPros and view the 2010 IT Salary & Skills Report. * * * * * * * * * * * * Business professionals - Join activeBizPros and use the salary benchmark wizard to compare salaries instantly.   Apache.org hit by targeted XSS attack, passwords compromised The hackers hit the server hosting the software that Apache.org uses to it to track issues and requests and stole passwords from all users. by Ryan Naraine READ FULL STORY   Apple refreshes MacBook Pro lineup; faster CPUs, improved graphics, better battery life Apple on Tuesday refreshed its MacBook Pro line of prosumer laptops with faster processors, more powerful NVIDIA graphics and longer battery life. by Andrew Nusca READ FULL STORY   HP launches plug and play printers; Shuffles enterprise execs Hewlett-Packard is promising that you won't have to worry about CDs or drivers to install a printer. The company also rejiggered its enterprise executives. by Larry Dignan READ FULL STORY   Recommended Free IT Salary & Skills Report 2010 Register on activeTechPros and view the 2010 IT Salary & Skills Report. * * * * * * * * * * * * Business professionals - Join activeBizPros and use the salary benchmark wizard to compare salaries instantly.   Cisco unveils Flip Video SlideHD mini camcorder; full touchscreen for families Cisco on Tuesday announced the Flip SlideHD, a new miniature camcorder optimized to view, rather than simply capture, video footage. by Andrew Nusca READ FULL STORY   Gosling departure to leave a mark at Oracle Gosling's leaving adds to the impression that Oracle's open source bonafides are not in order. by Dana Blankenhorn READ FULL STORY Will Opera get traction on the Apple's iPhone? Opera said Tuesday that its Mini browser has been approved for the iPhone and iPod touch. Will Opera get traction on the iPhone? by Larry Dignan READ FULL STORY Major update to Google Docs aims to bridge Apps and Office At yesterday's Atmosphere event on the Google campus, the company unveiled a major upgrade to Google Docs. by Sam Diaz READ FULL STORY Salesforce CEO: The next wave of the cloud is here - and it's social Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff talked about the next wave of cloud computing for salesforce at the Google Atmosphere event today. by Sam Diaz READ FULL STORY Adobe's CS5 ups ante for editorial workflow, marketing analytics, and future of Flash Adobe's Creative Suite 5 offers dramatic advances in supporting creative editorial workflows, bringing together online review and approvals with the help of Acrobat.com as well as marketing analytics capabilities acquired from Omniture. READ FULL STORY Microsoft KIN: Unboxing and hands-on with the KIN ONE and KIN TWO Microsoft announced their new KIN ONE and KIN TWO devices today and I had the chance to spend time with both devices. Check out my videos, image gallery, and thoughts on these two devices. by Matthew Miller READ FULL STORY Report: Verizon, Sprint account for 63% of nation's mobile data traffic In 2009, Verizon Wireless and Sprint each carried more than 16 billion more megabytes of mobile network data than AT&T, according to a new report. by Andrew Nusca READ FULL STORY   How your cell phone could protect you from a deadly chemical attack SmartPlanet: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is developing a smartphone application that could warn users of hazardous substances. by Christina Hernandez READ FULL STORY Hawaii says 'aloha' to a hybrid power plant Surround vision coming to a TV near you Pluto might have to make room for 50 other dwarf planets New tests help doctors improve leukemia treatment Boeing brings GPS ground systems support to U.S. Air Force Like what you see? Sign up for SmartPlanet's weekly newsletter   Featured TalkBack Blog   Poll: Will you buy a 3D-capable digital camera? 3D technology is one of the biggest trends in gadget news this year. Will you bite? READ FULL BLOG What do you think? Post Your Thoughts in TalkBack Active TalkBack Posts RIM's Balsillie on Blackberry's future: What? Me Worry? Podcast: Will AMD and Intel convince you to buy servers? Elsewhere on ZDNet   Photo Gallery Opera Mini on the iPhone - Now THAT'S a browser! The Opera Mini has been approved for the iPhone and iPod touch and is now available for download from Apple's App Store. I've taken the browser for a test drive, and so far I have to say that it's good! VIEW THE GALLERY Innovation in Design at the SF Green Festival (photos) Microsoft's Kin One and Two (photos) ZDNet Reviews Hands-On Review: V-Moda Remix Remote in-ear headphones V-Moda debuted a pair of sleek in-ear headphones in February, the Remix Remote, which boasts a three-button remote system controlling volume and track jumping. Here's a closer look at how the new V-Moda earbuds really operate. READ THE REVIEW LaCie Rikiki hard drive - 640GB Oppo BDP-80 More ZDNet Reviews Sign up for ZDNet's Product Watch Newsletter for the latest product reviews, news, and expert analysis	News & Blogs   Intel earnings: Strong first quarter expected amid server, PC upgrades   Twitter goes corporate, adds search ads   Apps customers: Going Google was tough decision, despite cost savings   Microsoft changes the Windows license   Kobo eReader gets reviewed, earns 4 of 5 stars   Microsoft's Kin: The (much needed) Generation Y perspective   Turbo tempest over TurboHercules   Infosys lands deal to manage Microsoft's internal IT services   Microsoft: Visual Studio 2010 incompatible with Win Phone dev tools (for now)   Echelon charges up LonWorks energy management technology     Latest SmartPlanet   Surround vision coming to a TV near you   A day at the museum: Enter the Butterfly Explorers exhibition   NASA, Chrysler ink three-year information, technology exchange pact   How green is thy telco?   Cellphone subscriptions approach five-billion mark     Connect with ZDNet         Most Rated Posts   All About Microsoft CodeTracker   2010 CRM Watchlist   Top 25 lightweight apps   Smartphone and Carrier Buying Guide     Videos and Podcasts   Microsoft demos new 'social' phone At a press event in San Francisco, Microsoft's Robbie Bach and Derek Snyder unveil the Kin mobile phones. 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Palm for sale; Adobe CS5; Nook at Best Buy; HD2 tips and tricks [TECH UPDATE]

ZDNet Tech Update Today ZDNet Member | April 12, 2010
Top Editors Picks   Palm for sale: What's the best case scenario? Palm is putting itself up for sale and reportedly has recruited Goldman Sachs and long-time Silicon Valley investment banker Frank Quattrone to get the deal done. Palm has gone from darling to selling itself in just a few months. Here's a look at the best and worst case scenarios for... READ FULL STORY   Recommended Free IT Salary & Skills Report 2010 Register on activeTechPros and view the 2010 IT Salary & Skills Report. * * * * * * * * * * * * Business professionals - Join activeBizPros and use the salary benchmark wizard to compare salaries instantly.   Adobe, Choose Your Allies in the Apple War Adobe is headed for a full-fledged war with Apple. Who they choose as their strategic Allies will determine if the company can emerge from the conflict victorious. by Jason Perlow READ FULL STORY   Can I be a IE, Firefox, and Chrome guy all at once? Why should you be limited to one operating system alone? What about browser choice - why stick with one? by Zack Whittaker READ FULL STORY   Adobe Creative Suite 5: the Battle for your Eyeballs Creative Suite 5, the latest compendium of creative and rich internet software from global creative workflow giant Adobe launches today. Here's a rundown. READ FULL STORY   Recommended Free IT Salary & Skills Report 2010 Register on activeTechPros and view the 2010 IT Salary & Skills Report. * * * * * * * * * * * * Business professionals - Join activeBizPros and use the salary benchmark wizard to compare salaries instantly.   Barnes & Noble, Best Buy ink nook distribution pact Barnes & Noble's nook will be coming to a Best Buy near you in a move that shows how e-reader manufacturers are hoping some extra distribution and retail presence can halt the threat from Apple's iPad. by Larry Dignan READ FULL STORY   Greenplum pushes enterprise data cloud with new releases Greenplum software will make two announcements today that are targeted at unleashing enterprise data by utilizing the idea of cloud computing. by Sam Diaz READ FULL STORY Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, .Net 4 generally available as of April 12 It's launch day for Visual Studio 2010, and Microsoft is making Visual Studio 2010 and .Net 4 generally available for purchase as of today, April 12. by Mary Jo Foley READ FULL STORY Appliances now targeted by cyber crooks The threat of malware continues to evolve over time with cybercriminals now targeting non-conventional electronic appliances such as battery chargers and digital photo frames. by Kevin Kwang READ FULL STORY Control your Windows 7 PC remotely through the iPad with Desktop Connect app Some people think the idea of controlling another computer through an iPad is a ridiculous idea. Why wouldn't you just get a laptop and then it's not even an issue? READ FULL STORY How will developers react to Apple's restrictive iPhone moves? Poll: How do you mobile developers feel Apple's new restrictions around iPhone development will affect the mobile-phone app market overall? Could Microsoft end up benefiting? by Mary Jo Foley READ FULL STORY Big stimulus bucks finally going to health IT The money will be matched by state and local agencies. It is designed to catalyze sales and hiring and training by private industry. Each dollar has a multiplier effect, both economically and in the media. by Dana Blankenhorn READ FULL STORY   Documenting the undocumented: How one company counts the "invisible poor" SmartPlanet: Melanie Edwards knew there was a problem when she found more information on the video game habits of American teenagers than on the populations of African nations. READ FULL STORY Did the stimulus slow down smart grid projects? NASA unveils new programs; shifts to commercial manned rockets, deep space exploration Will 3D glasses be regulated by the FDA? Chipotle founder: Why grass-fed animals make a better burrito A British expedition team finds the world's deepest undersea volcanoes Like what you see? Sign up for SmartPlanet's weekly newsletter   Featured TalkBack Blog   Poll: Should the Google AdMob deal be allowed? As the FTC is working on figuring out their recommendation regarding Google's acquisition of AdMob, they are contacting developers in an attempt to gather as much information as possible. What would you like to see happen? READ FULL BLOG What do you think? Post Your Thoughts in TalkBack Active TalkBack Posts RIM's Balsillie on Blackberry's future: What? Me Worry? Podcast: Will AMD and Intel convince you to buy servers? 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