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  • Longhorn to put squeeze on gadgets

    Windows makes it easy to quickly download files to iPods and other portable storage devices--a little too easy in the minds of many IT managers.

  • Adobe Flash exploit raises concern

    Legitimate Web sites hosting Adobe Flash Player content may be compromised to embed JavaScript that redirects users to a Chinese malware server, says Symantec

  • Second Silverlight 2.0 beta to take up Flash fight

    Microsoft is launching a revamped test version of its Silverlight software that is designed to broaden the appeal of the company's answer to Adobe Systems' Flash.

  • Open-source Silverlight released for developers

    The Novell-led Mono project this week made the first, though incomplete, public release of Moonlight, an open-source implementation of Microsoft's Silverlight, a browser plug-in that competes with products such as Adobe Flash, Adobe Flex, Adobe Shockwave, JavaFX, and Apple QuickTime.

  • Mozilla warns on Adobe, Microsoft hidden Web agenda

    Companies building Web sites should beware of proprietary rich-media technologies like Adobe's Flash and Microsoft's Silverlight, the founder of Mozilla Europe has warned.

Blogs (3)

  • Read the blog post - David Braue

    Once a pit bull, Terria is losing its bite

    The inference that Soul, AAPT and TransACT were Dead Telcos Walking long before their withdrawals were announced makes me wonder whether Terria has always been, God help us all, just as flimsy a proposition as Telstra has made it out to be.

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    Sticky situations for USB stick support

    There's an argument against the usage of USB sticks which has been discussed many times in this column: they're a potentially massive security risk. But there's another case you could make against having your business life stored in 4GB or so of flash memory it's a total support nightmare.

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Don't you dare Touch my new iPod

    Is Apple keeping the iPod Touch and iPhone platform closed to third party developers to protect its impressive record on security?

Features and Case Studies (30)

  • Multiple vulnerabilities in Flash pose major threat

    It's time to add a new piece of software to the list of programs you update regularly. Macromedia Flash is a common browser plug-in that contains a number of recently discovered vulnerabilities--including one that poses a serious risk.

  • Using a USB flash drive with your Cisco router

    Using a USB drive to transfer setting to a Cisco router has many benefits. Among others, it can hold multiple configurations and copies of the Cisco IOS and it will speed up the copying process. Here's how to use a USB flash drive with a Cisco 871W router.

  • Photos: What's new Windows Mobile 6.1?

    Windows Mobile 6.1 has some useful new features, but is essentially a stop-gap while we wait for version 7.

  • Can Google break Microsoft's enterprise chokehold?

    A tie-up with Saleforce.com sees Google pushing even further into Microsoft's businesss applications territory

  • Run Internet Explorer on Linux

    Even Linux devotees may need to use Internet Explorer on occasion for tasks such as testing Web design or JavaScript. We show you how to get Microsoft's browser running on Linux.

Reviews (198)

  • SanDisk Sansa Express

    The SanDisk Sansa Express is a solid choice for those who need an ultra-convenient MP3 player with a decent smattering of features.

  • Flash MX 2004

    The grand master of Flash animation programs is now more powerful, requires less programming and includes better help.

  • Creative Nomad MuVo TX (256MB)

    Creative's MuVo TX is a great option for people who want a small, lightweight, and gymworthy player with a decent feature set.

  • Siemens S55

    Seimens takes the mobile phone as camera concept that one step further, with the inclusion of a snap-on camera and flash. Read our Australian review.

  • Poetry in motion

    LiveMotion 2.0 is easier to use than Flash and turns out Flash movies that are just as snazzy and interactive.

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