Thursday, November 10, 2011

Microsoft isn't Apple: Redmond OKs Windows Phone 7 jailbreak tool

Microsoft patch snuffs out major worm potential | Tech arguments: iOS vs. Android vs. BlackBerry OS vs. Windows Phone

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Microsoft isn't Apple: Redmond OKs Windows Phone 7 jailbreak tool
A few days ago a new tool hit the scene that's able to unlock Windows Phone 7 devices — the ChevronWP7 labs unlock client. It costs a mere $9. The developers had released a similar tool when Windows Phone was first released, but Microsoft fought to have it taken down claiming it could be used for piracy. In an unexpected turn of events, Microsoft has now given the ChevronWP7 labs development team the go ahead to release the new tool for unlocking Windows Phone-based devices. Read More


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High-Density Zones in a Low-Density Data Center
New breakthroughs in power and cooling technology allow for a simple and rapid deployment of self-contained high density zones within an existing or new low density data center. The independence of these high density zones allows for predictable and reliable operation of high density equipment. Read Now

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A Smarter Approach to CRM
With instant access to information, customers expect a purchase experience that matches the ease and speed of the information-gathering experience. Read this white paper, created in collaboration with Frost & Sullivan, to see how a customer relationship management (CRM) solution can help you respond on the customers' terms. Read Now

Microsoft patch snuffs out major worm potential
Microsoft issued its four expected patches as part of its regular release cycle, including a fix for a potentially serious worm. Read More

Tech arguments: iOS vs. Android vs. BlackBerry OS vs. Windows Phone
Right now the mobile operating system wars have only two main combatants: Apple's iOS and Google's Android. Read More

Barnes & Noble subpoenas Nokia over Microsoft Android lawsuit
Barnes & Noble has subpoenaed Nokia and its patent-enforcement agency, Mosaid Technologies, as it defends itself against Microsoft's Android patent infringement lawsuit, according to documents filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission. Read More


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Consolidation without Compromise
Pay more to get less consolidation? The Iron Age is over. Shift to Citrix NetScaler. 2x consolidation. For less. Get Consolidation Without Compromise now. Read more

Can Windows play well on the iPad?
A new Citrix SDK helps Windows software developers solve a big problem: How to extend desktop apps to the iPad and iPhone in a way that doesn't turn off mobile users. Read More

Open source vs. proprietary software
The "scrufffy guy coding away in his basement" archetype stopped applying to open-source software a while ago. Read More

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Is Private Cloud Better for Compliance?
Private clouds are capital intensive, but offer more control, visibility and security. Learn how to adopt security measures that take into account elasticity and a changing perimeter, ineffective device-specific controls, and increased data leak risks. Read Now

Meme-mania: The Musical, plus this week's other geekiest videos
It's been a rich week for techie videos already, with a musical tribute to Internet memes, an impressive marketing stunt from Microsoft, MIT and Boeing joining forces, and more. Read More

Microsoft patches critical Windows 7 bug, downplays exploit threat
Microsoft today delivered four security updates that patched four vulnerabilities in Windows, most of them affecting the newer editions of Vista and Windows 7. Read More

AOL, Yahoo and Microsoft tie up for display advertising
Yahoo, AOL and Microsoft have partnered to pool their display ad inventories and integrate their sales platforms so that they can offer each other's ads. Read More



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