Recent Articles
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Oracle Warns of Critical Exploits
Critical Oracle Corp. technology vulnerabilities have been publicly exploited, the company advised in a recent security update that urged users to apply the patches contained in its Security Alert 68. “Oracle is aware of public exploits (as indicated in the latest version of the alert) for several of the vulnerabilities, and more exploits may be…
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D-Link Dangles Diamond Status to Disgruntled 3Com Resellers
D-Link Systems Inc. this week unveiled two programs to entice qualifying competitors’ VARs, while warming the hearts of its own rank and file as well. During the first week of November, any new D-Link reseller partner that’s currently enrolled as a Platinum, Gold, or Silver level partner in any competing vendor VAR program will get…
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New Microsoft Office Servers on the Way
Microsoft has been holding its Office 12 cards close to the vest. But it’s becoming increasingly apparent that there will be some new Office Server products in the company’s next-generation Office suite lineup. Sources close to Microsoft say the company is well on its way to developing a server version of its desktop Excel spreadsheet…
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Office Alternatives Explore Server-Based Apps
While Microsoft quietly pursues developing new servers for its Microsoft Office applications, Sun Microsystems’ StarOffice and the open-source OpenOffice.org are taking another route with their applications. Citing security, portability and deployment benefits, both see offering server-based applications as a future option. In fact, Sun took it so seriously that it went down this path several…
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Reseller Selling Standalone Windows Media Center Software
At least one vendor is selling OEM copies of Microsoft’s new Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system online, possibly exploiting a loophole in Microsoft’s contracts. Houston, Tex.-based Directron.com Inc. is selling the OEM edition of Microsoft’s software on its web site for $129.99, as well as the accompanying remote control for $43.99. That’s…
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Feeling Testy?
When I was interviewing resellers and integrators for a recent story about Windows XP SP2, I was struck by the unanimity of one piece of advice. It revolved around one word. “Test,” they said. And they were right. It’s something I’ve come to appreciate since it’s saved me in many ways. It was just a…
