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Apple Mac less secure than Windows in 2007?
During 2007, Apple has patched more than ten times the number of critical vulnerabilities in Mac OS X compared to the number patched in Microsoft Windows. Read more »
Microsoft finds more 'critical' flaws
Microsoft on Tuesday announced seven new security updates for Windows, including two that address "critical" vulnerabilities. Read more »
Microsoft releases 'critical' patches
Microsoft released a higher-than-usual number of monthly updates, more than half of which were given the software company's highest rating of "critical." Read more »
'Critical' patches released for Windows, IE
Microsoft on Tuesday released two critical patches for its Windows operating system, but a patch for the underlying security problems with Internet Explorer 6 is not yet ready for prime time. Read more »
Apple QuickTime zero-day flaw 'extremely critical'
Security research firm Secunia has reported what it calls an "extremely critical" vulnerability in media-streaming program Apple QuickTime. Read more »
Microsoft patch can cause IE trouble
Microsoft's August 8 security update for Internet Explorer is causing browser trouble for some systems. Read more »
Windows 2000 users hit by Zotob worm
Antivirus firms have urged affected users to patch their systems immediately after a new worm was discovered over the weekend that exploits a critical vulnerability in some Windows platforms. Read more »
Microsoft fixes serious Windows flaws
Microsoft on Tuesday issued alerts on several security flaws in Windows, the most serious of which could allow an attacker to gain control over a victim's computer. Read more »
Vista stumbles through first birthday
One year after Microsoft officially launched its Vista operating system for business, it's fair to say that it hasn't been a smooth ride for the software giant. Read more »
Windows XP SP2 flaw complex but dangerous
Security experts have identified a modified exploit that can target computers running Windows XP SP2. Read more »
Features (29)
Windows' HTML converter vulnerability rated Critical
A problem has been discovered in the way Windows handles HTML file conversion during cut-and-paste. This buffer overrun could allow an attacker to run rogue code. Read more »
Project documentation
It's important not to cut corners when it comes to project documentation, since documentation is critical to your project's success. You need to know how much documentation a given project needs to get it right the first time. Read more »
Initial Planning for an XP Project
In this article our resident Builder AU columnist Steve Hayes highlights the need for initial planning on XP projects Read more »
Technical reasons to hold off upgrading to Windows XP
Windows XP has a lot to offer the large multiuser environment. But there are technical issues, including more stringent hardware requirements, that must be considered before upgrading. Read more »
Windows XP SP2 -- test your applications
Learn about the plethora of security enhancements included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, as well as how these security features could impair the functionality of some applications. Read more »
An Introduction to Extreme Programming
Need to know what extreme programming is all about? Builder AU columnist Steve Hayes writes this primer to get you started. Read more »
Why use Agile Methods?
In this weeks column, Extreme Programming guru Steve Hayes shares some business arguments for using XP in your shop. Read more »
Labor should promise the kids XO, not XP
Should Labor get into power at the federal election next month, its promised "education revolution" rebate would be better spent on the world's largest single order for Negroponte's XO laptop instead of being a boon for traditional PC retailers and a certain software vendor from Redmond. Read more »
Why would anyone choose Windows over Linux?
Why would anyone choose Windows over Linux? This article lists some of the advantages of Linux over Windows. Read more »
Support both OSs: Dual boot Windows XP and Red Hat Linux 7.3
When you're asked to support both Windows XP and Red Hat Linux, but budget constraints prevent you from buying multiple test machines, dual booting may be your best option. Here's how to set up such a system. Read more »
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XP stays on life support for longer
-- This week's Roundup looks at Microsoft's decision to extend the life of Windows XP, the release of Microsoft Surface SDK, Firefox's new Geode plug-in, Yahoo's new tool -- Smush It and more. Read more »
Windows XP's last hurrah
-- The mere fact that Microsoft will stop widespread sale of Windows XP at the end of the day has been a topic here and elsewhere for months. The most immediate question is, with Windows XP moving off the stage, just where is Windows Vista? Read more »
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In this week's Club Builder: Gary Sinise shows how to trace IPs in VB, Microsoft attempts to kill off XP again, Google tries to prevent drunk emails, and we see how to properly spend $1800.
