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Should you install the new version of Java?

[program:javacc++] -- Sun Microsystems released a new version of Java for Windows, Linux and Solaris recently. Should you rush out to install it? Probably not. Read more »

Tags: java, release, sun microsystems

Batch scripting of Windows host file changes

[program:windows] -- DNS is the manageable way to resolve computer names to IP addresses, yet Windows admins usually use host files because they always work. But when you need to make a change to a bunch of host entries, where do you start? Read more »

Tags: batch, dns, ip address, windows

BarCamp Sydney 4: Photos

BarCamp Sydney 4: Photos[program] -- On Saturday 15th November, Sydneysiders converged on the University of NSW for the city's fourth self-organised BarCamp unconference. From PHP hacking to OLPC laptops, Google Android and even hypnotism, BarCamp had it all. Read more »

Tags: barcamp, developers, olpc, photos, pubcamp, software, sydney, twitter

10 questions to ask before migrating to Linux

[program:linux] -- If you're thinking about making the switch to Linux, Jack Wallen is all for it -- but only if you approach the migration with your eyes open. He recommends that you evaluate a number of key issues before taking this big step. Read more »

Tags: desktop, linux, microsoft windows, migration, open source, operating systems

Sun to shed up to 6,000 jobs

[news] -- Sun Microsystems late last week announced plans to shed between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs. Read more »

Tags: careers, cuts, jobs, sun microsystems

Be wary of the rip and replace guy

Brendon Chase [blogs:codemonkeybusiness] -- Ever come across a consultant, developer, or manager who wants to rip everything up and start fresh? Change may be what your business needs but don't be afraid to question their convictions before embarking on the new plan. Read more »

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Tags: consultants, soa, project management

SMB bug gets seven-year itch

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- This week's roundup looks at the Great Firewall of Australia, seven year-old security holes, Android's big bug and we chase Steve Ballmer around Sydney. Read more »

Tags: smb, patch, stephen conroy, firewall, ecmascript, bug, android, javafx, microsoft, security

Microsoft explains seven-year patch delay

[news] -- Microsoft has offered an explanation as to why it took the company seven years to issue a patch for a known vulnerability. Read more »

Tags: attack, patch, post, vulnerability

openSUSE 11.1 Beta 4: Screenshots

openSUSE 11.1 Beta 4: Screenshots[program:linux] -- This screenshot gallery takes you through the installation process and basic desktop functions of the latest beta version of openSUSE, the community version of Novell's SUSE Linux distribution. Read more »

Tags: linux, novell, opensuse, screenshots, suse, ubuntu, vmware

Security in the Web 2.0 Era

[program:webtechnologies] -- At the Gartner Symposium ITxpo 2008 in Sydney this week, Andrew Walls, the research director and security analyst at Gartner presented "Security in the Age of E-Commerce and Web 2.0". Read more »

Tags: conference, gartner, mashup, security, web 2.0

Introduction to Policy-Based Management in SQL Server 2008

[program:sqlserver] -- New to SQL Server 2008 is Policy-Based Management. This new technology allows for defining polices to ensure your database guidelines are met. This article gives an overview of this new technology. Read more »

Tags: database, dba, policies, sql server