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'DMCA on steroids' passed by EU
News On Tuesday the European Parliament passed controversial legislation aimed at cracking down on copyright pirates, ranging from DVD counterfeiters to illicit Viagra sellers online. Aimed primarily at large-scale commercial counterfeiting operations...
[March 10, 2004, 7:35]
Standards, money and proprietary code: Why IBM passed on JBoss
News IBM considered acquiring open source Java middleware company JBoss, but chose to go a different route for the both financial and technical reasons, said Steve Mills, senior vice-president and head of IBM's software group.
[February 20, 2006, 17:00]
'DMCA on steroids' passed by EU
Talkback CD sales have fallen not because of piracy but because of a large downturn in sales, over a period of two years, as reported in the press. A lack of constant new talent was blamed . Retailers shelves are full of cut price discs which are sold at...
[March 24, 2004, 8:04]
'DMCA on steroids' passed by EU
Talkback what is wrong with us beiing a europien ,why the americans alwys like this , i think the probl.is in this matter why we dont like them the have it always bigger hyer and more and so on akt normal please greetings tommy
[March 26, 2004, 21:26]
'DMCA on steroids' passed by EU
Talkback what is wrong with us beiing a europien ,why the americans alwys like this , i think the probl.is in this matter why we dont like them the have it always bigger hyer and more and so on akt normal please greetings tommy
[March 26, 2004, 21:32]
IT departments being passed the security buck
Talkback We agree with the point being made but the emphasis should not be on the IT, HR or even the legal department - it needs to be on the board members of an organisation. It is imperative that the board understands the importance of the issues...
[September 9, 2004, 16:20]
IT departments being passed the security buck
Talkback I agree with you, many companies do not know what the staff throws out in the waste. A good Security Policy must encompass all aspects of the the business, including HR, IT and Management. The process starts with the vetting of staff by the HR...
[September 7, 2004, 10:25]
'DMCA on steroids' passed by EU
Talkback "Pirates often use relatively easy profits from piracy to fund other criminal activity such as arms trafficking and drug dealing.so what they are saying is drug dealing and arms trading doesn’t pay for itself?
[March 12, 2004, 14:35]
Deadlines Passed, But Merchants are Still Out of Compliance
White Papers The PCI-DSS deadlines for level 1 and level 2 merchants have come and gone, but questions still linger on how to meet compliance. This webinar covers the following topics: The risk management and operational costs associated with data breaches and...
[April 3, 2008, 14:08]
IT departments being passed the security buck
News UK companies are still failing to recognise the importance of properly implemented and managed security, assuming it is just a 'technology issue' rather than a fundamental part of the way their organisation works.
[September 7, 2004, 10:10]
PocketDayz
Downloads is a simple but powerful tool to keep track of important dates and see how many days passed since some specific date or how many days are still left till some other date.FeaturesEver wondered when you should celebrate your ''10000 days...
[November 10, 2008, 6:00]
US lobby groups demand open cable access
News The National Association of Counties (NACO) passed a resolution during its meeting stating that "it is essential that local government franchise authorities have the authority to require that all cable companies provide open access to all Internet...
[July 21, 1999, 10:47]
US Report: Commerce subcommittee passes 'CDA II'
News The Telecommunications Subcommittee of the House Committee on Commerce passed US Republican Mike Oxley's "Child Online Protection Act" on a voice vote Thursday without comment, clearing the way for the Ohio Republican's bill to be taken up by the...
[September 18, 1998, 9:50]
Patent directive faces fishy future
News A controversial EU directive that opponents fear would allow software patenting within Europe could be passed without vote or debate before Christmas. But, according to a Council agenda, EU diplomats will decide on Tuesday and Wednesday whether the...
[December 13, 2004, 11:10]
IT Workers
Talkback If you loose you job for what ever reason and have passed the age of 40 you are on the bench. Having worked in IT for 30 years I picked up new technology and skills a number of times over, just cos I passed 50 does not mean I could not do it again.
[March 26, 2008, 18:17]
SuSE achieves Linux security certification
News Novell announced on Wednesday that SuSE Linux, the version of the open-source operating system it acquired earlier this month, has passed a new level of security certification. As expected, Novell said on Wednesday at the LinuxWorld Conference and...
[January 21, 2004, 12:50]
EU to throw patents in with the bath water
News The controversial EU directive that opponents fear will allow software patenting within Europe will be passed without vote or debate on Monday. If the directive is passed by the EU Parliament there is disagreement about what will happen next.
[December 17, 2004, 16:15]
France pushes ahead with 'three strikes' internet law
News French lawmakers have passed an amended version of the Hadopi legislation that calls for persistent file-sharers to be cut off from the internet. The draft 'three strikes' legislation, named after the body which will oversee the enforcement of...
[September 16, 2009, 16:54]
Aussie agencies forced to consider open source
News The Australian Capital Territory has passed laws encouraging the use of open source by government departments, while federal parliament meanwhile considers the merits of passing similar laws nationally.
[December 11, 2003, 8:35]
Europe's 'DMCA on steroids' gets go-ahead
News A proposed European Union law strengthening law-enforcement capabilities against intellectual-property violations has passed a crucial stage in its progress toward final approval, having been adopted by the European Parliament's judicial affairs...
[November 27, 2003, 16:35]
