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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Porting Microsoft SQL Server to Linux
I’ve been asked many times over the years about a port of Microsoft SQL Server to *nix (as we used to call it, since Unix was the primary offering in the Enterprise while Linux was just gaining traction). Most recently … Continue reading
Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, SQL Server
Tagged Linux, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server, SQL Server Linux, Unix
20 Comments
Why are there so many website security breaches?
Over the weekend my wife and I decided to go pay our last respects to Borders Books. I could write a blog entry on why they failed (which includes missing the Internet, then missing e-Readers), or why we bought nothing … Continue reading
Posted in Computer and Internet, Database, Security, SQL Server
Tagged ado.net, Data Breach, jquery, MCTS, MCTS Security, Microsoft SQL Server, security, SQL, SQL Injection, SQL security, website security
2 Comments
Windows XP support to end soon, and your use should end sooner!
I just wanted to remind everyone about a post I did a few months back on why it is time for Windows XP to die.
Posted in Microsoft, Windows
Tagged Windows XP, Windows XP End-of-Life, Windows XP Support
1 Comment
Windows Phone Mango to ship in September or December?
The blogosphere seems to be identifying two potential dates for Windows Phone Mango to ship. Based on a comment SteveB made about Christmas some are trying to say December. Based on a comment from Microsoft about Imagine Cup participants getting … Continue reading
Posted in Windows Phone
Tagged Windows Phone 7, Windows Phone 7.5, Windows Phone Mango, Windows Phone Mango Availability
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Hacked Twitter Account
The text message from my youngest brother was a slap in the face: “You promoting scams for stay at home Moms or has your Twitter account been hacked”. Umm, the latter. Someone had posted SPAM from my Twitter account. Emotionally … Continue reading
Posted in Computer and Internet, Privacy, Security
Tagged Internet, security, twitter, twitter account hacked, twitter breach, twitter hacked, WiFi security
4 Comments
Internet Security Myths
eWeek recently published a nice article covering survey data that shows user understanding of PC security threats is outdated, which of course may lead to poor security practices. Overall I like the article, but I take issue with what they claim … Continue reading
Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Security, Windows
Tagged Anti-Malware, Anti-Virus, eWeek, free Anti-Malware, free Anti-Virus, Microsoft Security Essentials, security myths
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Hal's (Im)Perfect Vision 