Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Google says IE privacy policy is impractical in modern Web

Google, Facebook bypass IE privacy settings; researchers say Microsoft knew since 2010 | Microsoft tells all about its Windows logos

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Google says IE privacy policy is impractical in modern Web
Microsoft's privacy protection feature in Internet Explorer, known as P3P, is impractical to comply with while providing modern web functionality such as cookie-based features, Google said Monday in response to an accusation from Microsoft that Google had bypassed privacy protections in Internet Explorer. Read More


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Investigating UC Vendors
This must-read publication features independent research from Gartner, providing a wealth of information around best in breed Unified Communication systems. 12 Unified Communications vendor ratings, along with their strengths and cautions, are provided. Read now!

Google, Facebook bypass IE privacy settings; researchers say Microsoft knew since 2010
Microsoft announced that after it learned Google was bypassing Safari privacy settings, that it "discovered" Google is also bypassing IE privacy settings. Read More

Microsoft tells all about its Windows logos
Surprisingly large amounts of time and thought went into Windows 8 and earlier logos. Read More

What you should expect from Windows 8
Early insights into Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 Consumer Preview should give IT a lot to chew on when the bits arrive. Read More


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Fundamental Principles of Network Security
This paper covers the fundamentals of secure networking systems, including firewalls, network topology and secure protocols. Best practices are also given that introduce the reader to some of the more critical aspects of securing a network. Learn More!

Microsoft CFO offers insights on Windows plans
Apple chief Tim Cook wasn't the only tech executive speaking at the Goldman Sachs Technology & Internet Conference, as you'd expect. Microsoft CFO Peter Klein was another featured guest and he had some pretty interesting comments. Read More

Cisco on Microsoft/Skype: Sour grapes?
Does Cisco have non-buyer's remorse over the Microsoft/Skype union? Read More

Windows 8 logo is weak on pizzazz, strong on tradition
Here's hoping that Windows 8 is more exciting than the logo Microsoft has come up with for it. Read More


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Data Center Transformations
This paper discusses ways to simplify data center transformation and introduces a new process – BOCA – Build Outs, Consolidations and Acquisitions. Learn the five stages of BOCA and see how the right remote access and IT infrastructure management tools, deployed early and continuously monitored, can dramatically improve overall efficiency. Read now!

Microsoft reveals revamped SkyDrive cloud service
The Building Windows 8 blog continues to be an invaluable resource for those looking for in-depth information on Microsoft's upcoming OS and many of its new or customized features. In the latest post on the blog, Mike Torres and Omar Shahine, Group Program Managers for SkyDrive, detail the changes coming to Microsoft's cloud storage service and its tight integration with Windows 8. Read More

Microsoft doubles support lifespan for consumer Windows 7, Vista
Microsoft has quietly extended support for the consumer versions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista by five years, syncing them with the lifespan of enterprise editions. Read More

Microsoft extends operator billing platform for Windows Phones apps
Microsoft has struck a deal which will make it easier for more Windows Phone users to pay for Marketplace apps via their phone bill. Payments on Microsoft Marketplace are handled by Microsoft's new Commerce Platform, which it has now integrated with the Direct Billing Gateway (DBG) developed by Mach. Read More



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Firefox faceoff: Nightly vs. Pale Moon vs. Waterfox
Three unofficial Firefox variants take advantage of 64-bit processors and 64-bit version of Windows 7.

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