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Traditional development dooming web projects

Traditional development dooming web projects

Traditional approaches to application development are "intrinsically unsuitable" for user-focused web applications, according to software developer New Bamboo..
Feb 11 2008 3:25PM Software
UN University opens web learning portal

UN University opens web learning portal

The United Nations University has launched the OpenCourseWare portal to offer free online access to training courses.

Robert Jaques Feb 6 2008 3:29PM Software
Heath Ledger web searches soar

Heath Ledger web searches soar

The unexpected death of actor Heath Ledger sent web users scouring the internet in search of news on his sudden passing..
Clement James Feb 1 2008 8:02AM Software
New Firefox flaw deemed low-risk threat

New Firefox flaw deemed low-risk threat

Mozilla officials are investigating a new vulnerability in Firefox that could be exploited by attackers to steal files from a victim's machine.
Dan Kaplan Jan 25 2008 9:47AM Security
iTunes rides web video rental wave

iTunes rides web video rental wave

Apple's launch of iTunes video rentals has prompted analysts to suggest that the rental business model will dominate US consumption of online movies in the short term.
Robert Jaques Jan 23 2008 3:24PM Software
Teachers despair at Web plagiarism

Teachers despair at Web plagiarism

The submission of school projects using text and images lifted wholesale from the internet is becoming an increasing problem for teachers.
Staff Writers Jan 22 2008 3:14PM Software
US surfers flock to web video

US surfers flock to web video

More than 75 per cent of US internet users watched a streaming or progressive download video during November, averaging 3.25 hours per person.
Robert Jaques Jan 22 2008 3:04PM Software
Social media to rock the web in 2008

Social media to rock the web in 2008

2007 was widely touted as the year of social media, but analysts expect to see changes this year in the way social media is used and an increase in its effect on business..
Clement James Jan 9 2008 7:30AM Software
Aussie Web shop offers discount to Firefox users

Aussie Web shop offers discount to Firefox users

An Australian PC retailer has come up with a novel way of supporting the 'alternative' software movement..
Clement James Jan 8 2008 7:53AM Software
Web threats make their mark on 07/08

Web threats make their mark on 07/08

The new year is supposed to signal a fresh start for us all, but web threats will continue to reign in 2008, wreaking havoc just as they did this year
Negar Salek Dec 24 2007 9:26AM Security
MailGuard tweaks WebGuard to help manage ‘Web browsing’

MailGuard tweaks WebGuard to help manage ‘Web browsing’

Australian anti-virus vendor MailGuard, has made enhancements to its managed web filtering service with the launch of WebGuard 2.0.
Lilia Guan Dec 18 2007 10:30AM Security
Web 2.0 goes charitable

Web 2.0 goes charitable

A social networking site dedicated to fundraising for good causes is due to launch next year..
Staff Writers Dec 17 2007 2:45PM Software
US whistleblower's details exposed on the web

US whistleblower's details exposed on the web

A US court had ordered that the personal details of a Californian man be removed from the web, ruling that the information was posted online in retaliation for him blowing the whistle on a bankruptcy fraud case..
Clement James Dec 13 2007 11:52PM Security
Expert predicts Google will offer 50GB of free web storage

Expert predicts Google will offer 50GB of free web storage

Google's rumoured plan to offer a virtual Hard Disk Drive (HDD) service could make the search giant higher margins than those enjoyed by suppliers of physical hard disks such as Seagate Technology, experts calculate..
Robert Jaques Dec 12 2007 7:10AM Storage
Pundits blast mobile web

Pundits blast mobile web

Mobile handsets are being crippled by a poor web experience, according to one analyst firm..
Shaun Nichols Dec 11 2007 7:03AM Software
Hackers targeting 'forgotten' web apps

Hackers targeting 'forgotten' web apps

Security firm Finjan has warned of zero-day attacks targeting popular web apps like media players and chat programs.
Clement James Dec 10 2007 7:11AM Security
Nokia driving web evolution and green issues

Nokia driving web evolution and green issues

The mobile industry will undergo rapid change driven by the convergence of mobility and the internet, according to Nokia..
Matt Chapman Dec 6 2007 6:58AM Hardware
Microsoft warns of web proxy flaw

Microsoft warns of web proxy flaw

Microsoft has reported a flaw in the way Windows and Internet Explorer handle web proxy auto discover (WPAD) connections..
Shaun Nichols Dec 5 2007 7:10AM Security
Social effects of the web still unclear

Social effects of the web still unclear

Mankind is still coming to terms with the social effects of the internet, according to Vint Cerf, one of its founding fathers.
Matt Chapman Dec 4 2007 9:36PM Software
Bank details for sale on the web

Bank details for sale on the web

More than 100 websites have been found selling account information for UK bank customers, including account details, Pins and security codes.
Matt Chapman Dec 4 2007 10:04AM Security

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