Seven Questions
Anyone can call himself an expert. Ask your IT consultant interviewee the following questions to test his mettle.
ZoneLabs Releases Beta of 64-bit Free Firewall
At the RSA Security Conference today ZoneLabs announced the public beta release of a 64-bit version of their popular free ZoneAlarm firewall.
IE 7 Code Revealed Online
Someone posted links to the underlying code and several screen shots of Microsoft's next generation browser online, which could mean the software is almost ready for distribution.
Ailing Music Biz Set to Relax Digital Restrictions
The anti-digital rights management (DRM) bandwagon is getting more crowded by the day. Even some major-label executives are pushing for the right to sell digital downloads as unprotected MP3s.
Warner, Sony Feel Pressure to Remove DRM from Music
Warner Music Group (WMG) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment are feeling increased pressure to follow EMI and Universal Music Group's lead in distributing music in the MP3 format, which forgoes restrictive digital rights management technology.
Apple's WWDC Keynote: Leopard, Safari, Not Much Else
PC Magazine blogs Steve Jobs' keynote address at the Apple Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco. On tap: a shout out to the new features in OS X "Leopard", a Windows version of Safari, and not much else, unfortunately.
FCC Chief Open to More Terms on XM-Sirius Deal
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said on Friday he would consider imposing further conditions on Sirius Satellite Radio Inc's acquisition of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc if it were needed to win support of other FCC commissioners.
Aniboom Wants to be YouTube for Animation
Aniboom, an Internet home for animators to create and share original clips, is launching its own channel on video site YouTube with the aim of hatching the next animated blockbuster that could rival "The Simpsons" or "South Park."
Virtual Cable Turns Windshield into Nav Display
A bright red overhead cable electronically painted on your car's windshield could be the ultimate head-up navigation display.
Gates Bids Teary Farewell to Microsoft
Bill Gates said a teary goodbye on Friday to Microsoft, the software maker he built into the world's most valuable technology company based on the ambitious goal of placing a computer on every desk and in every home.
