IWF’s wiki actions are totally 404
Posted in podcast on December 12, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Did the Internet Watch Foundation make the right move blocking a Wikipedia page over child porn concerns? According to our debaters in this week’s podcast… no. But when they flipped on the issue and removed the ban, that was indeed the right move.
We also discuss how tech-related slang is slipping into our modern language — and Benny does his Dizzee Rascal impression. That’s book, man. (Apparently, that means ‘cool’.) 404, dude. LOL. (Did that make sense to you? Didn’t to us.)
We also name the BlackBerry Bold our gadget of the week — which “is just a really nice looking phone.” And has some hot features, too. And interferes with our podcast (sorry about that.)
And we lay out our gadget wishlist for the end of the year…
You can download the IT PRO Podcast here, or click here to find The IT PRO Podcast on iTunes, or just listen below.
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
Google's new browser app is moving towards final release status as it looks to take on more established rivals.
By Benny Har-Even
Google's Chrome web browser could become a full release product shortly, according to a report.
Marissa Mayer, Google's vice president in charge of search products, made the revelation to TechCrunch's Michael Arrington at LeWeb 08. However, no exact release date was revealed.
Many companies that might want to use Chrome will not do so until it is properly released and a fully-supported product. The browser is currently available for Windows but Mac and Linux versions have yet to be released, though they are reportedly being worked on.
The first Beta of Chrome was released in early September, to a generally positive response.
If it does secure a final release, Chrome would have shed Beta status much faster than other high profile Google projects, such as Gmail, which is still in Beta despite having been first released in early 2004 and being widely used.
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Google's Chrome web browser could become a full release product shortly, according to a report.
Marissa Mayer, Google's vice president in charge of search products, made the revelation to TechCrunch's Michael Arrington at LeWeb 08. However, no exact release date was revealed.
Many companies that might want to use Chrome will not do so until it is properly released and a fully-supported product. The browser is currently available for Windows but Mac and Linux versions have yet to be released, though they are reportedly being worked on.
The first Beta of Chrome was released in early September, to a generally positive response.
If it does secure a final release, Chrome would have shed Beta status much faster than other high profile Google projects, such as Gmail, which is still in Beta despite having been first released in early 2004 and being widely used.
www.itpro.co.uk
Yogyakarta Animal Rescue Center
PPSJ (Euless, wildlife rescue center) is an institution to accommodate the results of protected wildlife security officials confiscated goods from the trade or have them as pets. In Indonesia, this issue became a serious environmental problem because threat a major addition to the damage to forest preservation in wildlife habitat.
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Party Politics Updates From the More Important Election
(PEMBARUAN PARTAI POLITIK LEBIH PENTING DARI PEMILU)
People who are cynical and pessimistic to the establishment of a new, generally will be difficult to create the new party, because a new party that will appear cottage and less voice.
March of the Democratic Renewal Party (PDP) Mr. Sukardi, in the event the campaign dialogue in UGM convey a sense of optimism that the Party experience name in presidential nomination will not stay silent and become a vassal of the games big winner of the election. In fact, this nomination will bring a change for the nation.
Orang yang bersifat sinis dan pesimis terhadap pendirian baru, pada umumnya akan mengatakan susah untuk membuat partai baru, karena partai baru yang muncul akan berguguran dan kurang suara.
Capres dari Partai Demokrasi Pembaharuan (PDP) Laksamana Sukardi, dalam acara kampanye dialogis di UGM menyampaikan rasa optimis bahwa Partai yang menggusung namanya dalam pencapresan tidak akan tinggal diam dan menjadi pengikut dari partai-partai yang besar pemenang pemilu. Bahkan, pencalonannya kali ini akan membawa suatu perubahan bagi bangsa.
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People who are cynical and pessimistic to the establishment of a new, generally will be difficult to create the new party, because a new party that will appear cottage and less voice.
March of the Democratic Renewal Party (PDP) Mr. Sukardi, in the event the campaign dialogue in UGM convey a sense of optimism that the Party experience name in presidential nomination will not stay silent and become a vassal of the games big winner of the election. In fact, this nomination will bring a change for the nation.
Orang yang bersifat sinis dan pesimis terhadap pendirian baru, pada umumnya akan mengatakan susah untuk membuat partai baru, karena partai baru yang muncul akan berguguran dan kurang suara.
Capres dari Partai Demokrasi Pembaharuan (PDP) Laksamana Sukardi, dalam acara kampanye dialogis di UGM menyampaikan rasa optimis bahwa Partai yang menggusung namanya dalam pencapresan tidak akan tinggal diam dan menjadi pengikut dari partai-partai yang besar pemenang pemilu. Bahkan, pencalonannya kali ini akan membawa suatu perubahan bagi bangsa.
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Wahyu dalam Selebaran
Lia Eden Minta Agama Islam Dihapus
Ari Saputra - detikNews
Jakarta - 28 pengikut komunitas Eden ditangkap polisi. Belum ada keterangan resmi dari polisi. Tetapi, kemungkinan penangkapan Lia Aminuddin terkait dengan selebaran yang memerintahkan penghapusan agama Islam.
"Ini selebarannya," kata Surivita, Ketua RT RT 5/8 Bungur, di kompleks markas Kerajaan Tuhan, Jalan Mahoni, Senen, Jakarta, Senin (15/12/2008).
Tebal selebaran itu sekitar 40 halaman. Tulisan itu, menurut Eden dalam selebaran itu, merupakan wahyu Tuhan yang diperoleh Lia Eden secara berkala.
2 poin penting dalam "wahyu" itu turun tanggal 17 November dan 23 November 2008.
"Yang pertama meminta pemerintah menghapus agama Islam. Yang kedua menilai pemerintahan SBY-JK sudah tidak layak memimpin," imbuh Surivita menunjuk poin penting itu.
Belum diperoleh kepastian orisininalitas selebaran itu. Apakah benar-benar dibuat Eden ataukah hanya fitnah. Sebab, selebaran yang beredar berupa fotokopi saja.
Rencananya, polisi dari Polda Metro Jaya akan menggelar jumpa pers pukul 16.00 WIB terkait dengan penangkapan ini.
www.detiknews.com
Ari Saputra - detikNews
Jakarta - 28 pengikut komunitas Eden ditangkap polisi. Belum ada keterangan resmi dari polisi. Tetapi, kemungkinan penangkapan Lia Aminuddin terkait dengan selebaran yang memerintahkan penghapusan agama Islam.
"Ini selebarannya," kata Surivita, Ketua RT RT 5/8 Bungur, di kompleks markas Kerajaan Tuhan, Jalan Mahoni, Senen, Jakarta, Senin (15/12/2008).
Tebal selebaran itu sekitar 40 halaman. Tulisan itu, menurut Eden dalam selebaran itu, merupakan wahyu Tuhan yang diperoleh Lia Eden secara berkala.
2 poin penting dalam "wahyu" itu turun tanggal 17 November dan 23 November 2008.
"Yang pertama meminta pemerintah menghapus agama Islam. Yang kedua menilai pemerintahan SBY-JK sudah tidak layak memimpin," imbuh Surivita menunjuk poin penting itu.
Belum diperoleh kepastian orisininalitas selebaran itu. Apakah benar-benar dibuat Eden ataukah hanya fitnah. Sebab, selebaran yang beredar berupa fotokopi saja.
Rencananya, polisi dari Polda Metro Jaya akan menggelar jumpa pers pukul 16.00 WIB terkait dengan penangkapan ini.
www.detiknews.com
Friday, December 5, 2008
Public Sector Roundup: New tech recognised
Teachers are recognised for using tech, Hillingdon’s website is voted best, Dell provides computers to amplify work, and York Traffic shows citizens traffic conditions on-the-road.
By Janae Olinger, 4 Dec 2008 at 14:04
New award for teachers using tech
Becta is sponsoring a new teaching award for educators who regularly use multiple forms of technology in the classroom.
Anyone from a bellowing pupil to an educational colleague can nominate a teacher for the award which is a part of Becta’s Next Generation Learning Campaign, where parents and teachers are encouraged to use more technology.
“Technology has the potential to improve standards and to engage all learners, even those facing the biggest challenges,” Stephen Crowe, Becta’s chief executive said. “But it is not an end in itself because computers don't teach pupils; teachers do, and when they use technology to support learning they can enrich the learning experience like never before.”
The first winners of the award will be announced in 2009.
London Borough of Hillingdon’s website is best in London
The London Borough of Hillingdon’s website was rated best council website in London and third in the whole of the UK by SiteMorse.
Websites were judged on various aspects including accessibility, reliability and performance. Hillingdon’s entered into the top 10 of UK’s local government websites in October, where it continued to rise in the ranks.
“Our web team have achieved a fantastic result which highlights our commitment to ensuring we are delivering the best services to the people of Hillingdon,” Fran Beasley, deputy chief executive said. “The quality of the information we send out, and the communications channels we have available are of the utmost importance and it is good to be able to show our residents that we are achieving our aims.”
Dell provides computers and services for European Patent Office
Dell and the European Patent Office (EPO) have signed a minimum six-year contract to help improve EPO employee productivity.
To date, Dell has replaced 7,000 existing EPO PCs with Dell OptiPlex 755 desktops as well as delivered managed desktop services. Dell is expected to deliver over 1,000 Dell Latitude E-Series notebooks by mid-2009.
The machines have energy smart configurations and power management settings that will reduce noise and energy consumption. The new services will make the IT team more efficient in responding to service calls.
York Traffic to provide live coverage of everyday congestion
The City of York Council has teamed up with mxData to launch York Traffic, a mobile and online traffic application.
York Traffic is a free service, available to residents and visitors to York. Both online and mobile services show up-to-date CCTV footage of traffic, buses, and car park occupancy.
Darren Capes, systems team manager for York Council, said: “Our goal is to give residents and visitors relevant information in a straight forward way, and we believe that this project with mxData will help to realise this vision.”
The mobile service is compatible with all mobile phones, and is to go live next spring.
www.itpro.co.uk
By Janae Olinger, 4 Dec 2008 at 14:04
New award for teachers using tech
Becta is sponsoring a new teaching award for educators who regularly use multiple forms of technology in the classroom.
Anyone from a bellowing pupil to an educational colleague can nominate a teacher for the award which is a part of Becta’s Next Generation Learning Campaign, where parents and teachers are encouraged to use more technology.
“Technology has the potential to improve standards and to engage all learners, even those facing the biggest challenges,” Stephen Crowe, Becta’s chief executive said. “But it is not an end in itself because computers don't teach pupils; teachers do, and when they use technology to support learning they can enrich the learning experience like never before.”
The first winners of the award will be announced in 2009.
London Borough of Hillingdon’s website is best in London
The London Borough of Hillingdon’s website was rated best council website in London and third in the whole of the UK by SiteMorse.
Websites were judged on various aspects including accessibility, reliability and performance. Hillingdon’s entered into the top 10 of UK’s local government websites in October, where it continued to rise in the ranks.
“Our web team have achieved a fantastic result which highlights our commitment to ensuring we are delivering the best services to the people of Hillingdon,” Fran Beasley, deputy chief executive said. “The quality of the information we send out, and the communications channels we have available are of the utmost importance and it is good to be able to show our residents that we are achieving our aims.”
Dell provides computers and services for European Patent Office
Dell and the European Patent Office (EPO) have signed a minimum six-year contract to help improve EPO employee productivity.
To date, Dell has replaced 7,000 existing EPO PCs with Dell OptiPlex 755 desktops as well as delivered managed desktop services. Dell is expected to deliver over 1,000 Dell Latitude E-Series notebooks by mid-2009.
The machines have energy smart configurations and power management settings that will reduce noise and energy consumption. The new services will make the IT team more efficient in responding to service calls.
York Traffic to provide live coverage of everyday congestion
The City of York Council has teamed up with mxData to launch York Traffic, a mobile and online traffic application.
York Traffic is a free service, available to residents and visitors to York. Both online and mobile services show up-to-date CCTV footage of traffic, buses, and car park occupancy.
Darren Capes, systems team manager for York Council, said: “Our goal is to give residents and visitors relevant information in a straight forward way, and we believe that this project with mxData will help to realise this vision.”
The mobile service is compatible with all mobile phones, and is to go live next spring.
www.itpro.co.uk
Data centre heads north for cooler climate
Alchemy Plus is looking to build a £20 million state-of-the-art facility in Scotland because of its cooler climate.
By Janae Olinger, 3 Dec 2008 at 12:13
Scottish IT company Alchemy Plus is looking to build a cloud computing centre on the Inverness harbour.
With its cool climate, the highland region will reduce the need for artificial refrigeration, as well as cool the many computers used at the centre.
The 20,000 square foot facility would be Scotland’s first green data centre, with the waste energy from the building being used to warm nearby neighbourhoods.
The cloud computing centre will give businesses access to applications and services over the internet, allowing employees to work from home as well as on-the-go. The resources will be available on a pay-as-you-go basis.
“Demand for premium data centre space continues to far outstrip available supply and the current economic downturn is driving a rapid shift towards 'cloud' based services, which offer greater economy and flexibility,” project chairman Peter Swanson said. “Utility computing will revolutionise the way businesses use computers and seriously cut costs for many companies and public sector organisations.”
Companies who took part in an 18-month test run in Dingwall saw an average cost savings of 28 per cent.
Alchemy Plus is preparing a planning application to be submitted in January of next year with hopes to have the centre running by the end of 2010. Chief executive Steve Chisholm stated that the centre could create 400 jobs.
Another green-powered data farm was announced to be built in Scotland earlier this year.
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By Janae Olinger, 3 Dec 2008 at 12:13
Scottish IT company Alchemy Plus is looking to build a cloud computing centre on the Inverness harbour.
With its cool climate, the highland region will reduce the need for artificial refrigeration, as well as cool the many computers used at the centre.
The 20,000 square foot facility would be Scotland’s first green data centre, with the waste energy from the building being used to warm nearby neighbourhoods.
The cloud computing centre will give businesses access to applications and services over the internet, allowing employees to work from home as well as on-the-go. The resources will be available on a pay-as-you-go basis.
“Demand for premium data centre space continues to far outstrip available supply and the current economic downturn is driving a rapid shift towards 'cloud' based services, which offer greater economy and flexibility,” project chairman Peter Swanson said. “Utility computing will revolutionise the way businesses use computers and seriously cut costs for many companies and public sector organisations.”
Companies who took part in an 18-month test run in Dingwall saw an average cost savings of 28 per cent.
Alchemy Plus is preparing a planning application to be submitted in January of next year with hopes to have the centre running by the end of 2010. Chief executive Steve Chisholm stated that the centre could create 400 jobs.
Another green-powered data farm was announced to be built in Scotland earlier this year.
www.itpro.co.uk
Data centre heads north for cooler climate
Alchemy Plus is looking to build a £20 million state-of-the-art facility in Scotland because of its cooler climate.
By Janae Olinger, 3 Dec 2008 at 12:13
Scottish IT company Alchemy Plus is looking to build a cloud computing centre on the Inverness harbour.
With its cool climate, the highland region will reduce the need for artificial refrigeration, as well as cool the many computers used at the centre.
The 20,000 square foot facility would be Scotland’s first green data centre, with the waste energy from the building being used to warm nearby neighbourhoods.
The cloud computing centre will give businesses access to applications and services over the internet, allowing employees to work from home as well as on-the-go. The resources will be available on a pay-as-you-go basis.
“Demand for premium data centre space continues to far outstrip available supply and the current economic downturn is driving a rapid shift towards 'cloud' based services, which offer greater economy and flexibility,” project chairman Peter Swanson said. “Utility computing will revolutionise the way businesses use computers and seriously cut costs for many companies and public sector organisations.”
Companies who took part in an 18-month test run in Dingwall saw an average cost savings of 28 per cent.
Alchemy Plus is preparing a planning application to be submitted in January of next year with hopes to have the centre running by the end of 2010. Chief executive Steve Chisholm stated that the centre could create 400 jobs.
Another green-powered data farm was announced to be built in Scotland earlier this year.
www.itpro.co.uk
By Janae Olinger, 3 Dec 2008 at 12:13
Scottish IT company Alchemy Plus is looking to build a cloud computing centre on the Inverness harbour.
With its cool climate, the highland region will reduce the need for artificial refrigeration, as well as cool the many computers used at the centre.
The 20,000 square foot facility would be Scotland’s first green data centre, with the waste energy from the building being used to warm nearby neighbourhoods.
The cloud computing centre will give businesses access to applications and services over the internet, allowing employees to work from home as well as on-the-go. The resources will be available on a pay-as-you-go basis.
“Demand for premium data centre space continues to far outstrip available supply and the current economic downturn is driving a rapid shift towards 'cloud' based services, which offer greater economy and flexibility,” project chairman Peter Swanson said. “Utility computing will revolutionise the way businesses use computers and seriously cut costs for many companies and public sector organisations.”
Companies who took part in an 18-month test run in Dingwall saw an average cost savings of 28 per cent.
Alchemy Plus is preparing a planning application to be submitted in January of next year with hopes to have the centre running by the end of 2010. Chief executive Steve Chisholm stated that the centre could create 400 jobs.
Another green-powered data farm was announced to be built in Scotland earlier this year.
www.itpro.co.uk
Microsoft to issue six critical patches on Tuesday
The last set of security updates from Microsoft for 2008 features six critical patches.
By Nicole Kobie, 5 Dec 2008 at 11:30
Microsoft will end the year on a busy note for IT security professionals next week, with its last Patch Tuesday of 2008 featuring six critical and two important updates.
The six critical patches all protect against remote code execution problems in the Windows operating system, Internet Explorer and Visual Basic, as well as Word and Excel in the Office suite.
The first important fix, for Windows Media Centre, also involves remote code execution, while the second fixes an elevation of privacy issue in SharePoint.
The “critical” rating is the highest level in Microsoft’s security system.
The patches will roll out on 9 December as part of Microsoft’s monthly update schedule. More information on the vulnerabilities is available here.
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By Nicole Kobie, 5 Dec 2008 at 11:30
Microsoft will end the year on a busy note for IT security professionals next week, with its last Patch Tuesday of 2008 featuring six critical and two important updates.
The six critical patches all protect against remote code execution problems in the Windows operating system, Internet Explorer and Visual Basic, as well as Word and Excel in the Office suite.
The first important fix, for Windows Media Centre, also involves remote code execution, while the second fixes an elevation of privacy issue in SharePoint.
The “critical” rating is the highest level in Microsoft’s security system.
The patches will roll out on 9 December as part of Microsoft’s monthly update schedule. More information on the vulnerabilities is available here.
www.itpro.co.uk
IBM pushes virtual desktops without Microsoft
IBM is looking to convince companies to run "Microsoft-free" virtual desktops.
By Barry Collins, 4 Dec 2008 at 11:11
IBM is looking to convince companies to run "Microsoft-free" virtual desktops.
Big Blue is partnering with Ubuntu distributor, Canonical, and virtual desktop firm Virtual Bridges to deliver an all-in-one package for companies.
The trio hope to persuade recession-stricken companies of the cost benefits of moving to the "Microsoft-free" virtual environment.
The offering sees employees run an Ubuntu Linux virtual desktop that comes pre-installed with IBM's Symphony office suite, and Lotus Notes and Sametime for email, calendaring and business communications.
The virtual desktops are supported by a Linux-based server, with costs starting from $49 (£33) per seat in a 1,000-seat deployment.
Users could access their virtual desktop on dedicated thin clients, or any conventional PC or laptop with a network connection.
Virtual Bridges, which is providing its VERDE virtual desktop software, claimed companies will make huge savings on desktop management and provisioning. "By consolidating these desktop sessions on to centrally-managed servers, users no longer have to self-maintain their desktops or put unnecessary burdens on the help desk," it claimed in a statement.
"This is literally putting your desktops in the data center and allowing access to them securely over the network."
However, it's by no means the first time that Microsoft has faced the threat of virtual desktops. Competitors including Sun and IBM itself have been pushing the thin-client philosophy for more than a decade, without ever seriously denting Microsoft's core operating-system business.
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By Barry Collins, 4 Dec 2008 at 11:11
IBM is looking to convince companies to run "Microsoft-free" virtual desktops.
Big Blue is partnering with Ubuntu distributor, Canonical, and virtual desktop firm Virtual Bridges to deliver an all-in-one package for companies.
The trio hope to persuade recession-stricken companies of the cost benefits of moving to the "Microsoft-free" virtual environment.
The offering sees employees run an Ubuntu Linux virtual desktop that comes pre-installed with IBM's Symphony office suite, and Lotus Notes and Sametime for email, calendaring and business communications.
The virtual desktops are supported by a Linux-based server, with costs starting from $49 (£33) per seat in a 1,000-seat deployment.
Users could access their virtual desktop on dedicated thin clients, or any conventional PC or laptop with a network connection.
Virtual Bridges, which is providing its VERDE virtual desktop software, claimed companies will make huge savings on desktop management and provisioning. "By consolidating these desktop sessions on to centrally-managed servers, users no longer have to self-maintain their desktops or put unnecessary burdens on the help desk," it claimed in a statement.
"This is literally putting your desktops in the data center and allowing access to them securely over the network."
However, it's by no means the first time that Microsoft has faced the threat of virtual desktops. Competitors including Sun and IBM itself have been pushing the thin-client philosophy for more than a decade, without ever seriously denting Microsoft's core operating-system business.
www.itpro.co.uk
Why enterprise search is not internet search
We explain why you can’t always get the best search results for your business from Google.
By Mary Branscombe, 4 Dec 2008 at 14:55
There’s a reason why Google is a verb. Yahoo may get more visitors than the stock price might lead you to expect, Microsoft is still pumping research and money into Live Search, and there are plenty of new search engines trying to steal even a few percentage points.
But with around 60 per cent of search traffic, Google is where most of us turn when we need to find something on the web. Wouldn’t it make sense to use the same techniques to make it easier to find information within the enterprise?
Depending on which survey you look at, businesses waste the equivalent of 10 per cent of salary costs (says the Butler Group) or information workers waste around three to four hours a week – a total of five weeks a year - because they don’t find the information they’re looking for a third to a half of the time (IDC and HP).
In small and medium enterprises in the UK, a YouGov survey this summer found 80 per cent of managers and directors waste up to an hour a day looking for documents. And according the same HP survey, 60 per cent of IT managers spend “a high proportion of their time” dealing with employee requests for help finding basic information on the network.
That means it’s worth investing in the right search technology. That doesn't necessarily mean using Google’s free SiteSearch on your intranet, familiar as the interface may be to users. For one thing, the information people need to work with is rarely in the intranet to start with, and more importantly, the techniques that work well on the web aren’t as well suited to internal search.
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By Mary Branscombe, 4 Dec 2008 at 14:55
There’s a reason why Google is a verb. Yahoo may get more visitors than the stock price might lead you to expect, Microsoft is still pumping research and money into Live Search, and there are plenty of new search engines trying to steal even a few percentage points.
But with around 60 per cent of search traffic, Google is where most of us turn when we need to find something on the web. Wouldn’t it make sense to use the same techniques to make it easier to find information within the enterprise?
Depending on which survey you look at, businesses waste the equivalent of 10 per cent of salary costs (says the Butler Group) or information workers waste around three to four hours a week – a total of five weeks a year - because they don’t find the information they’re looking for a third to a half of the time (IDC and HP).
In small and medium enterprises in the UK, a YouGov survey this summer found 80 per cent of managers and directors waste up to an hour a day looking for documents. And according the same HP survey, 60 per cent of IT managers spend “a high proportion of their time” dealing with employee requests for help finding basic information on the network.
That means it’s worth investing in the right search technology. That doesn't necessarily mean using Google’s free SiteSearch on your intranet, familiar as the interface may be to users. For one thing, the information people need to work with is rarely in the intranet to start with, and more importantly, the techniques that work well on the web aren’t as well suited to internal search.
www.itpro.co.uk
IT industry celebrates at the BCS Awards
Public and private sector IT professionals came together for the industry’s flagship awards ceremony, with the healthcare sector leading the list of winners.
By IT PRO Staff, 5 Dec 2008 at 13:32
An innovative software application that helps hospitals plan and provide care for cancer patients needing chemotherapy headed an impressive list of award winners at the 2008 BCS IT Industry Awards.
The awards ceremony, which took place last night at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane, saw 23 awards handed out in three categories: Individual Excellence, Organisational Excellence and Project Excellence.
“The BCS IT Industry awards are regarded as the hallmark of excellence, best practice and professionalism in the industry,” said David Clarke, chief executive of the BCS.
Concentra claimed two awards for its pioneering C-Port software application. Produced for the NHS, C-Port applies advanced modelling and simulation techniques to tackle the problem of chemotherapy capacity planning, which has never been done before.
The application can forecast how each individual patient will experience care, how long they wait, who they see, and when. It creates in simulated form real life events that influence treatment such as equipment breakdowns, phone calls, meetings and absenteeism.
The judging panel - which included IT PRO Editor Chris Green - praised C-Port for its innovation, its contribution to the healthcare industry and for the benefit it delivered for patients and their families by improving the efficiency of care.
Other high-profile winners included Garlik for its DataPatrol identity theft prevention technology and CSC’s Emergency Care Solution for NHS Ambulance Services, which enables paramedics, using a rugged touch screen tablet, to access a summary of the patient's notes to help them determine the best course of treatment and avoid unnecessary hospital admission.
Full details of the winning projects, companies and individuals can be found here.
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By IT PRO Staff, 5 Dec 2008 at 13:32
An innovative software application that helps hospitals plan and provide care for cancer patients needing chemotherapy headed an impressive list of award winners at the 2008 BCS IT Industry Awards.
The awards ceremony, which took place last night at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane, saw 23 awards handed out in three categories: Individual Excellence, Organisational Excellence and Project Excellence.
“The BCS IT Industry awards are regarded as the hallmark of excellence, best practice and professionalism in the industry,” said David Clarke, chief executive of the BCS.
Concentra claimed two awards for its pioneering C-Port software application. Produced for the NHS, C-Port applies advanced modelling and simulation techniques to tackle the problem of chemotherapy capacity planning, which has never been done before.
The application can forecast how each individual patient will experience care, how long they wait, who they see, and when. It creates in simulated form real life events that influence treatment such as equipment breakdowns, phone calls, meetings and absenteeism.
The judging panel - which included IT PRO Editor Chris Green - praised C-Port for its innovation, its contribution to the healthcare industry and for the benefit it delivered for patients and their families by improving the efficiency of care.
Other high-profile winners included Garlik for its DataPatrol identity theft prevention technology and CSC’s Emergency Care Solution for NHS Ambulance Services, which enables paramedics, using a rugged touch screen tablet, to access a summary of the patient's notes to help them determine the best course of treatment and avoid unnecessary hospital admission.
Full details of the winning projects, companies and individuals can be found here.
www.itpro.co.uk
LHC to restart in summer of 2009
After being shutdown in mid-September, the world’s largest science experiment will be restarted next year with a new early warning system.
By Nicole Kobie, 5 Dec 2008 at 15:51
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN will be switched back on next summer, according to the Geneva-based research organisation.
After kicking off last summer, the particle smashing experiment was shut down following a malfunction in mid-September, after a failure in the electrical connection between two magnets lead to helium escaping into the 27-kilometre underground tunnel, according to a report by CERN.
“The top priority for CERN today is to provide collision data for the experiments as soon as reasonably possible,” said CERN Director General Robert Aymar in a statement. “This will be in the summer of 2009.”
The delay in restarting the experiment is because 53 of the massive magnet units need to be replaced. That is set to finish by March, but cooling and testing the LHC will take until the end of June.
The engineers are also designing a new early warning protection system for the machine, to prevent a similar failure.
Full details of the repair timetable are available here.
Click here to read how UK technology and systems are supporting the analysis of the data coming from the particle smashing experiment, and click here for photos of the system.
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By Nicole Kobie, 5 Dec 2008 at 15:51
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN will be switched back on next summer, according to the Geneva-based research organisation.
After kicking off last summer, the particle smashing experiment was shut down following a malfunction in mid-September, after a failure in the electrical connection between two magnets lead to helium escaping into the 27-kilometre underground tunnel, according to a report by CERN.
“The top priority for CERN today is to provide collision data for the experiments as soon as reasonably possible,” said CERN Director General Robert Aymar in a statement. “This will be in the summer of 2009.”
The delay in restarting the experiment is because 53 of the massive magnet units need to be replaced. That is set to finish by March, but cooling and testing the LHC will take until the end of June.
The engineers are also designing a new early warning protection system for the machine, to prevent a similar failure.
Full details of the repair timetable are available here.
Click here to read how UK technology and systems are supporting the analysis of the data coming from the particle smashing experiment, and click here for photos of the system.
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A dangerous piece of malware can disguise itself as a legitimate Firefox app.
By Asavin Wattanajantra, 5 Dec 2008 at 15:41
A new type of password-stealing Trojan which is disguised as a Firefox add-on has been discovered by security company BitDefender.
Trojan.PWS.ChromeInject.A downloads to the Mozilla Firefox folder when the browser is opened and filters data sent by the user to over 100 different online banking websites.
These include bankofamerica.com, chase.com, Halifax-online.co.uk, Wachovia.com, paypal.com and e-gold.com.
Once the user is infected, their login credentials are sent to a particular web address, with BitDefender stating that the domain and hosting server were located in Russia.
It has been reported that the malware disguises itself as Greasemonkey, a program which customises the way a webpage displays using JavaScript.
“Users should be aware of the risks they are facing if such confidential information is stolen,” said Viorel Canja, head of BitDefender anti-virus lab.
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A new type of password-stealing Trojan which is disguised as a Firefox add-on has been discovered by security company BitDefender.
Trojan.PWS.ChromeInject.A downloads to the Mozilla Firefox folder when the browser is opened and filters data sent by the user to over 100 different online banking websites.
These include bankofamerica.com, chase.com, Halifax-online.co.uk, Wachovia.com, paypal.com and e-gold.com.
Once the user is infected, their login credentials are sent to a particular web address, with BitDefender stating that the domain and hosting server were located in Russia.
It has been reported that the malware disguises itself as Greasemonkey, a program which customises the way a webpage displays using JavaScript.
“Users should be aware of the risks they are facing if such confidential information is stolen,” said Viorel Canja, head of BitDefender anti-virus lab.
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If you don't like SANs look away now, as recently that's what has been mainly floating our boat reviews-wise. But there's also a smartphone in there -
By Benny Har-Even, 5 Dec 2008 at 12:39
HTC has been ploughing the Windows Mobile route for a long time now, and arguably its perseverance has helped keep a struggling mobile platform alive with some decent hardware. Recently, we’ve had the Touch Diamond and the Touch Pro, but the Touch HD could be the best on of the lot, thanks to a stupendous 480 x 800 resolution as well as a host of other features. All in all though, it still failed to convince us.
Meanwhile, if your company has serious storage needs, then ProWare SB-3164E-G1A3 will have to be worth a look – our review IP SAN offered 8TB of storage for less than £5,000. For less than £5,500, that can be increased to 16TB.
One question though – where does Proware get the inspiration for its names? SB-3164E-G1A3 doesn't really get the heart all a-flutter.
If that kind of money is a bit rich, and your storage requirements are more modest, you could always try Iomega’s StorCenter Pro 200rL. It only offers 1TB of storage, but this 1U rack system will set you back less than a grand.
If you’re a Linux head, you’ll also be very excited to discover that this is Iomega’s first Linux based rack-based storage appliance – normally it goes for Windows. While this is all good, we found it overall rather lacking in the features department compared to competing products, leaving it trailing for value.
Finally, we've got British stalwart Boston serving up another SuperMicro-based IP SAN disk array in the guise of the Boston iGloo 24-T-StorMagic - complete with 24TB of storage and 10Gbe ports, the fastest Ethernet standard there is.
The solitary RAID controller is a potential point of failure, but for ten grand, what do you really expect?
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HTC has been ploughing the Windows Mobile route for a long time now, and arguably its perseverance has helped keep a struggling mobile platform alive with some decent hardware. Recently, we’ve had the Touch Diamond and the Touch Pro, but the Touch HD could be the best on of the lot, thanks to a stupendous 480 x 800 resolution as well as a host of other features. All in all though, it still failed to convince us.
Meanwhile, if your company has serious storage needs, then ProWare SB-3164E-G1A3 will have to be worth a look – our review IP SAN offered 8TB of storage for less than £5,000. For less than £5,500, that can be increased to 16TB.
One question though – where does Proware get the inspiration for its names? SB-3164E-G1A3 doesn't really get the heart all a-flutter.
If that kind of money is a bit rich, and your storage requirements are more modest, you could always try Iomega’s StorCenter Pro 200rL. It only offers 1TB of storage, but this 1U rack system will set you back less than a grand.
If you’re a Linux head, you’ll also be very excited to discover that this is Iomega’s first Linux based rack-based storage appliance – normally it goes for Windows. While this is all good, we found it overall rather lacking in the features department compared to competing products, leaving it trailing for value.
Finally, we've got British stalwart Boston serving up another SuperMicro-based IP SAN disk array in the guise of the Boston iGloo 24-T-StorMagic - complete with 24TB of storage and 10Gbe ports, the fastest Ethernet standard there is.
The solitary RAID controller is a potential point of failure, but for ten grand, what do you really expect?
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The software giant is taking steps to protect customers and partners from counterfeit software risks by taking action against counterfeit software onl
By Miya Knights, 5 Dec 2008 at 16:20
Microsoft today announced it was taking legal action against 63 online auctioneers in 12 different countries for selling counterfeit software.
The software maker said these firms allegedly orchestrated international marketing schemes to sell counterfeit software on online auction sites to unsuspecting customers, including the alleged fraudulent sale of so-called “Blue Edition” counterfeit Windows XP software and illicit other components.
While genuine Windows XP products are still available through some PC maker channels, the product is coming to the end of its sales cycle. So, the fictional “Blue Edition” marketing scheme fools unsuspecting consumers into purchasing a counterfeit software CD.
In the UK, Microsoft has initiated seven civil cases for alleged trademark infringement against internet auctioneers, accusing them of selling the high-quality counterfeit Windows software, as well as copies of Office 2007 and 2003.
Microsoft said that these UK sellers may have sold over 900 individual counterfeits, with an estimated value of over £69,000. The majority of the sellers were found after investigators made test purchases, although Microsoft said it was also reacting – in these cases – to complaints raised by concerned customers.
Although some global internet auction platforms, like eBay, proactively cooperate with Microsoft in the fight against counterfeiters, David Finn, associate general counsel for worldwide anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting at Microsoft, said dishonest auctioneers were too often taking advantage of them.
In one case, counterfeiters in New Zealand allegedly sold counterfeit they obtained in China to customers in six countries.
Finn pointed out: “None of these actions we have filed today have been brought against eBay or other auction sites. In many cases, sites like eBay can and do play a role in fighting the problem.”
But he added: “These dealers are peddling bogus products that can put customers and their personal information at serious risk.”
Microsoft also highlighted its June 2006 forensic analysis of counterfeit Windows XP disks, which found that 34 per cent of the disks could not be installed correctly and 43 per cent contained tampered code that could leave a victim open to data loss, identity theft or other malicious attacks.
The lawsuits form part of Microsoft’s Genuine Software Initiative, which is aimed at increasing awareness about the consequences of software piracy, advancing engineering technologies to protect its intellectual property and supporting anti-piracy policy and law enforcement.
The 63 legal actions are taking place in the UK, US, Germany, France, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Japan, Mexico and New Zealand.
Microsoft also urged businesses and consumers to be wary of counterfeit software, directing them to www.howtotell.com for information on how to make safe software purchasing decisions.
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Microsoft today announced it was taking legal action against 63 online auctioneers in 12 different countries for selling counterfeit software.
The software maker said these firms allegedly orchestrated international marketing schemes to sell counterfeit software on online auction sites to unsuspecting customers, including the alleged fraudulent sale of so-called “Blue Edition” counterfeit Windows XP software and illicit other components.
While genuine Windows XP products are still available through some PC maker channels, the product is coming to the end of its sales cycle. So, the fictional “Blue Edition” marketing scheme fools unsuspecting consumers into purchasing a counterfeit software CD.
In the UK, Microsoft has initiated seven civil cases for alleged trademark infringement against internet auctioneers, accusing them of selling the high-quality counterfeit Windows software, as well as copies of Office 2007 and 2003.
Microsoft said that these UK sellers may have sold over 900 individual counterfeits, with an estimated value of over £69,000. The majority of the sellers were found after investigators made test purchases, although Microsoft said it was also reacting – in these cases – to complaints raised by concerned customers.
Although some global internet auction platforms, like eBay, proactively cooperate with Microsoft in the fight against counterfeiters, David Finn, associate general counsel for worldwide anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting at Microsoft, said dishonest auctioneers were too often taking advantage of them.
In one case, counterfeiters in New Zealand allegedly sold counterfeit they obtained in China to customers in six countries.
Finn pointed out: “None of these actions we have filed today have been brought against eBay or other auction sites. In many cases, sites like eBay can and do play a role in fighting the problem.”
But he added: “These dealers are peddling bogus products that can put customers and their personal information at serious risk.”
Microsoft also highlighted its June 2006 forensic analysis of counterfeit Windows XP disks, which found that 34 per cent of the disks could not be installed correctly and 43 per cent contained tampered code that could leave a victim open to data loss, identity theft or other malicious attacks.
The lawsuits form part of Microsoft’s Genuine Software Initiative, which is aimed at increasing awareness about the consequences of software piracy, advancing engineering technologies to protect its intellectual property and supporting anti-piracy policy and law enforcement.
The 63 legal actions are taking place in the UK, US, Germany, France, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Japan, Mexico and New Zealand.
Microsoft also urged businesses and consumers to be wary of counterfeit software, directing them to www.howtotell.com for information on how to make safe software purchasing decisions.
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New malware images from MessageLabs and computational artist Alex Dragulescu.
By Asavin Wattanajantra, 5 Dec 2008 at 14:02
MessageLabs has released a new collection of malware which has been turned into fantastic computer images.
The vendor released the first images earlier this year, marking the first time that computer images had been developed which visualised internet threats.
The pictures were created by computational artist Alex Dragulescu, who used his own computer program and generated the individual features of each piece of malware.
The art was released alongside MessageLabs' 2008 annual security report, where it also made predictions about the new types of malware we will see in 2009.
Click here or on the 'Gallery' tab above to see the new images, while the previous images drawn up by Dragulescu are available here.
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MessageLabs has released a new collection of malware which has been turned into fantastic computer images.
The vendor released the first images earlier this year, marking the first time that computer images had been developed which visualised internet threats.
The pictures were created by computational artist Alex Dragulescu, who used his own computer program and generated the individual features of each piece of malware.
The art was released alongside MessageLabs' 2008 annual security report, where it also made predictions about the new types of malware we will see in 2009.
Click here or on the 'Gallery' tab above to see the new images, while the previous images drawn up by Dragulescu are available here.
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This week, Apple's attitude to security confuses, as does the drive to make mobile phones work on underground trains.
By Asavin Wattanajantra, 5 Dec 2008 at 13:35
Anti-virus security is a major part of IT, and Microsoft for all its sins has made big steps in trying to make its platform as safe as it possibly can be given the number of users.
But this week, Apple updated a statement they’ve always had that anti-virus software was encouraged, but then pulled it after a bit of negative publicity - and then stated that it’s not necessary because Macs are supposed to be ready “out of the box”.
Many people don’t feel anti-virus is necessary for Macs, with good reason - such as the problems coming from the anti-virus software outweighs the cost of actually getting infected. But others say Mac anti-virus is vital.
It’s confusing, and with security at the heart of any operating system, and more so with Apple given its increasing market share – necessary to get clear.
OK rant over - we did actually do some other stories this week.
Particularly interesting was the installation of a mobile service on the Glasgow underground system by O2.
It’s pretty much agreed by the IT PRO team that this might be a good idea on paper, we don’t want it anywhere near the Tube that we have in London. In rush hour, with a train packed full of commuters, the last thing we want to hear is somebody rabbiting away down their phone.
A better use of a handset is a new mobile mapping service which allows owners to track missing dogs using a combination of GPS, GSM and radio frequency technology.
Finally, Nokia revealed a rather snazzy successor to the N96. It's claimed the ‘world’s most advanced mobile computer’ is the new N97.
It sounds like it's got a lot to recommend it, such as a 16:9 widescreen display and links to social networking sites... as well as some cool-sounding multiple A-GPS sensors and an electronic compass.
It just sounds incredibly cool that its possible to get lost in unmapped territory, and by whipping out your phone you may well have in your hands a life-saving tool...
For more on this week's news, listen to our editorial team's unique take on the week’s news in our podcast, available here.
www.itpro.co.uk
Anti-virus security is a major part of IT, and Microsoft for all its sins has made big steps in trying to make its platform as safe as it possibly can be given the number of users.
But this week, Apple updated a statement they’ve always had that anti-virus software was encouraged, but then pulled it after a bit of negative publicity - and then stated that it’s not necessary because Macs are supposed to be ready “out of the box”.
Many people don’t feel anti-virus is necessary for Macs, with good reason - such as the problems coming from the anti-virus software outweighs the cost of actually getting infected. But others say Mac anti-virus is vital.
It’s confusing, and with security at the heart of any operating system, and more so with Apple given its increasing market share – necessary to get clear.
OK rant over - we did actually do some other stories this week.
Particularly interesting was the installation of a mobile service on the Glasgow underground system by O2.
It’s pretty much agreed by the IT PRO team that this might be a good idea on paper, we don’t want it anywhere near the Tube that we have in London. In rush hour, with a train packed full of commuters, the last thing we want to hear is somebody rabbiting away down their phone.
A better use of a handset is a new mobile mapping service which allows owners to track missing dogs using a combination of GPS, GSM and radio frequency technology.
Finally, Nokia revealed a rather snazzy successor to the N96. It's claimed the ‘world’s most advanced mobile computer’ is the new N97.
It sounds like it's got a lot to recommend it, such as a 16:9 widescreen display and links to social networking sites... as well as some cool-sounding multiple A-GPS sensors and an electronic compass.
It just sounds incredibly cool that its possible to get lost in unmapped territory, and by whipping out your phone you may well have in your hands a life-saving tool...
For more on this week's news, listen to our editorial team's unique take on the week’s news in our podcast, available here.
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Researchers at the University of Southampton are looking into the use of provenance technology and process auditing to improve trust in organisations
By Nicole Kobie, 5 Dec 2008 at 14:51
University of Southampton researchers have put their heads together to develop an application to track the use and security of private data, in order to rebuild public trust in organisations holding sensitive information.
Recent – and rather frequent – government data breaches prompted Professors Luc Moreau and Rocio Aldeco-Perez at the university's school of electronics and computer science to examine how auditing of the processes surrounding the collection, encryption and use of private data can be used to keep information secure. The pair came up with the idea of using the concept of “provenance” – an idea based on finding the origins of a piece of art.
“Provenance is a term which comes from diverse areas such as art, archaeology and palaeontology and describes the history of an object since its creation,” said Professor Moreau in a statement. “Its main focus is to establish that the object has not been forged or altered, we have found that we can now do the same audit with private data.”
The idea of provenance has been used previously – by Moreau and others – as a way of ensuring data is correct. Here, the researchers are applying it to the Data Protection Act.
The essential idea is to use an application to track a piece of data as it moves through the system, so its origins and use can be examined, such as following a data breach. “At the moment when data is leaked, there is no systematic way to analyse the scenario,” said Professor Moreau.
It could also be used in a more preventative form, according to the paper the pair published at a British Computer Society (BCS) conference.
Enforcement agencies – such as the Information Commissioner’s Office – could use auditing to check compliance with the Data Protection Act, while businesses could monitor themselves and set up alarms for when policies are breached and a leak is possible.
Essentially, embedding provenance technology into IT systems or with an add-on application could let organisations monitor their policies are being adhered to – key in the battle against such breaches, as many are caused by employees breaking company guidelines.
With that in mind, the pair developed a tool to tack onto systems to securely audit such data. A prototype of the tool will be available within six months, the university said.
The researchers plan to examine the potential to use middleware to track data. “Part of this work is to develop a provenance-based generic middleware to audit the processing of private information that can be used in applications independently of platforms and programming languages,” the paper said.
Click here to read the top 11 lessons we all should have learned from a year of data breaches.
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University of Southampton researchers have put their heads together to develop an application to track the use and security of private data, in order to rebuild public trust in organisations holding sensitive information.
Recent – and rather frequent – government data breaches prompted Professors Luc Moreau and Rocio Aldeco-Perez at the university's school of electronics and computer science to examine how auditing of the processes surrounding the collection, encryption and use of private data can be used to keep information secure. The pair came up with the idea of using the concept of “provenance” – an idea based on finding the origins of a piece of art.
“Provenance is a term which comes from diverse areas such as art, archaeology and palaeontology and describes the history of an object since its creation,” said Professor Moreau in a statement. “Its main focus is to establish that the object has not been forged or altered, we have found that we can now do the same audit with private data.”
The idea of provenance has been used previously – by Moreau and others – as a way of ensuring data is correct. Here, the researchers are applying it to the Data Protection Act.
The essential idea is to use an application to track a piece of data as it moves through the system, so its origins and use can be examined, such as following a data breach. “At the moment when data is leaked, there is no systematic way to analyse the scenario,” said Professor Moreau.
It could also be used in a more preventative form, according to the paper the pair published at a British Computer Society (BCS) conference.
Enforcement agencies – such as the Information Commissioner’s Office – could use auditing to check compliance with the Data Protection Act, while businesses could monitor themselves and set up alarms for when policies are breached and a leak is possible.
Essentially, embedding provenance technology into IT systems or with an add-on application could let organisations monitor their policies are being adhered to – key in the battle against such breaches, as many are caused by employees breaking company guidelines.
With that in mind, the pair developed a tool to tack onto systems to securely audit such data. A prototype of the tool will be available within six months, the university said.
The researchers plan to examine the potential to use middleware to track data. “Part of this work is to develop a provenance-based generic middleware to audit the processing of private information that can be used in applications independently of platforms and programming languages,” the paper said.
Click here to read the top 11 lessons we all should have learned from a year of data breaches.
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It's a constant arms race between IT and the criminals - so what is the new malware tech that we can expect to see next year?
By Asavin Wattanajantra
As IT gets more complex and sophisticated, so does the malware. MessageLabs revealed some of the new tricks and dangers we need to look out for next year.
1 - Mash-up malware
Web 2.0 is the ideal environment for malware which can change depending on the event or circumstances of a situation. Separately they may be harmless, but they can be constructed and combined to create a malicious attack.
With mash-ups users are able to combine data from many websites, but these can be used to construct a malicious attack. Malware-as-service will also be more common, which allows automated malware to be bought and released to order.
Cybercriminals are also very likely to find new ways to change and modify malware, making some undetectable even to the very best anti-virus solutions.
2 - Personal social network phishing
2008 saw the first time that criminals were making a much more concerted effort to phish social networking sites such as Facebook.
This will continue, but as bad guys will learn the way that members use the site they will develop better tricks to collect as much personal information as they can.
Regular email phishing will be a problem, but it’s unlikely to be the traditional Nigerian-style 419 scam which end up fooling you. Targeted emails are becoming more common as it becomes easier for anybody to become to phish thanks to malware-as-a-service.
3 - The battle to CAPTCHA
Surfing the net you may have noticed that CAPTCHA letters are becoming more difficult to read. This is because botnets have been advanced enough to break them thanks to CAPTCHA-breaking software.
Providers have tried to fight back by enhancing the CAPTCHA process, which usually means making the letters difficult to read so CAPTCHA breaking software won’t read it.
Like many aspects of computer security, it’s an arms race between the CAPTCHA provider and the CAPTCHA breaker to see who has the best technology, either for defence or attack.
4 - Increased reputation hijacking
Thanks to the discovery of a fundamental flaw in the design of the internet DNS (Domain Name Service) protocol, it is in theory possible to poison a cache and cause somebody to be given the wrong IP address when it comes to something like email or simply surfing a website.
If in 2009 criminals successfully manage to take advantage of this flaw, it could lead to extremely serious repercussions. This is because criminals would be able to masquerade as a legitimate server and create a website which many people will be fooled into divulging credit confidential details.
5 - The new botnet generation
With the major botnets suffering a few hits at the back end of 2008 due to hosting services being taken down, these could move to other areas like Russia or China which may carry the technology for a more evolved type of malware.
MessageLabs described a particularly sophisticated type of botnet using hypervisor technology. This is where malware can exist as a virtualisation layer running directly on the hardware and intercepting key operating system calls.
This would mean the real operating system will remain unaware of the existence of underlying malware which is controlling the computer
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As IT gets more complex and sophisticated, so does the malware. MessageLabs revealed some of the new tricks and dangers we need to look out for next year.
1 - Mash-up malware
Web 2.0 is the ideal environment for malware which can change depending on the event or circumstances of a situation. Separately they may be harmless, but they can be constructed and combined to create a malicious attack.
With mash-ups users are able to combine data from many websites, but these can be used to construct a malicious attack. Malware-as-service will also be more common, which allows automated malware to be bought and released to order.
Cybercriminals are also very likely to find new ways to change and modify malware, making some undetectable even to the very best anti-virus solutions.
2 - Personal social network phishing
2008 saw the first time that criminals were making a much more concerted effort to phish social networking sites such as Facebook.
This will continue, but as bad guys will learn the way that members use the site they will develop better tricks to collect as much personal information as they can.
Regular email phishing will be a problem, but it’s unlikely to be the traditional Nigerian-style 419 scam which end up fooling you. Targeted emails are becoming more common as it becomes easier for anybody to become to phish thanks to malware-as-a-service.
3 - The battle to CAPTCHA
Surfing the net you may have noticed that CAPTCHA letters are becoming more difficult to read. This is because botnets have been advanced enough to break them thanks to CAPTCHA-breaking software.
Providers have tried to fight back by enhancing the CAPTCHA process, which usually means making the letters difficult to read so CAPTCHA breaking software won’t read it.
Like many aspects of computer security, it’s an arms race between the CAPTCHA provider and the CAPTCHA breaker to see who has the best technology, either for defence or attack.
4 - Increased reputation hijacking
Thanks to the discovery of a fundamental flaw in the design of the internet DNS (Domain Name Service) protocol, it is in theory possible to poison a cache and cause somebody to be given the wrong IP address when it comes to something like email or simply surfing a website.
If in 2009 criminals successfully manage to take advantage of this flaw, it could lead to extremely serious repercussions. This is because criminals would be able to masquerade as a legitimate server and create a website which many people will be fooled into divulging credit confidential details.
5 - The new botnet generation
With the major botnets suffering a few hits at the back end of 2008 due to hosting services being taken down, these could move to other areas like Russia or China which may carry the technology for a more evolved type of malware.
MessageLabs described a particularly sophisticated type of botnet using hypervisor technology. This is where malware can exist as a virtualisation layer running directly on the hardware and intercepting key operating system calls.
This would mean the real operating system will remain unaware of the existence of underlying malware which is controlling the computer
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tiny firm files suit against the tech giant in US courts over iPhone's web browsing abilities.
Apple is being sued over claims that the technology the iPhone uses to surf the web infringes on a patent filed by Los Angeles real estate developer Elliot Gottfurcht and two co-inventors.
The lawsuit was filed by EMG Technology LLC yesterday in the US District Court in Tyler, Texas. EMG was founded by Gottfurcht, is based in Los Angeles with an office in Tyler, and has just one employee.
The suit alleges that the technology the iPhone uses to navigate and display some websites designed for small phone screens infringes on a patent obtained last month by Gottfurcht and his co-inventors and assigned to EMG.
Apple spokeswoman Susan Lundgren declined to comment on the lawsuit, saying that the Cupertino, California-based company does not discuss pending litigation.
EMG has not considered suing companies such as HTC, maker of the G1 Google phone, and Research in Motion (RIM), maker of the BlackBerry, which also produce devices that can display mobile websites, according to Gottfurcht's lawyer Stanley Gibson, a partner with the Los Angeles law firm Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro.
Mobile websites are essentially reformatted versions of ordinary websites, with their content manipulated to be easily viewed on tiny screens.
"We haven't looked at anything other than the iPhone," Gibson told Reuters. "That was the device that we looked at. Obviously it's very popular."
Gibson was one of several attorneys who prosecuted a recent patent infringement case against Medtronic that resulted in a $570 million (£377 million)verdict for his clients, according to a statement issued by his law firm.www.itpro.co.uk
The lawsuit was filed by EMG Technology LLC yesterday in the US District Court in Tyler, Texas. EMG was founded by Gottfurcht, is based in Los Angeles with an office in Tyler, and has just one employee.
The suit alleges that the technology the iPhone uses to navigate and display some websites designed for small phone screens infringes on a patent obtained last month by Gottfurcht and his co-inventors and assigned to EMG.
Apple spokeswoman Susan Lundgren declined to comment on the lawsuit, saying that the Cupertino, California-based company does not discuss pending litigation.
EMG has not considered suing companies such as HTC, maker of the G1 Google phone, and Research in Motion (RIM), maker of the BlackBerry, which also produce devices that can display mobile websites, according to Gottfurcht's lawyer Stanley Gibson, a partner with the Los Angeles law firm Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro.
Mobile websites are essentially reformatted versions of ordinary websites, with their content manipulated to be easily viewed on tiny screens.
"We haven't looked at anything other than the iPhone," Gibson told Reuters. "That was the device that we looked at. Obviously it's very popular."
Gibson was one of several attorneys who prosecuted a recent patent infringement case against Medtronic that resulted in a $570 million (£377 million)verdict for his clients, according to a statement issued by his law firm.www.itpro.co.uk
Nielsen’s Mobile Media View survey reveals that the mobile internet is the best way to target the younger audience.
The number of British mobile internet users has grown by 25 per cent to more than seven million, according to a Nielsen survey.
From the second to the third quarter of 2008, the number of Britons using mobile internet increased from 5.8 to 7.3 million. This was a big contrast with the number of people who were taking up PC-based internet, which showed only a three per cent increase.
The Mobile Media View survey also indicated that the mobile internet audience was generally younger than those using PC-based internet. It showed that 25 per cent of the mobile internet users were 15-24, which fell to 16 per cent for PC-based users.
While 23 per cent of the PC-based internet audience was over 55, this fell to only 12 per cent of the mobile internet population.
Nielsen senior analyst Kent Ferguson said that the survey confirmed that huge growth was coming through the mobile platform, and that mobile internet was a great way to contact the younger audience.
He said: “The fact almost seven and a half million Britons now access the web through their phone shows that mobile internet is fast becoming a viable way for advertisers and publishers to reach important demographic groups.”
Google Search was the most popular PC-based internet site, while on mobile internet it was BBC News. BBC Weather, Sky Sports and Gmail were some of the few sites which had a greater reach on mobile internet than PC-based internet.
Ferguson said that this was because mobile internet had the advantage when it to came to immediacy and need, while PC-based internet sites were more about entertainment and e-commerce.
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From the second to the third quarter of 2008, the number of Britons using mobile internet increased from 5.8 to 7.3 million. This was a big contrast with the number of people who were taking up PC-based internet, which showed only a three per cent increase.
The Mobile Media View survey also indicated that the mobile internet audience was generally younger than those using PC-based internet. It showed that 25 per cent of the mobile internet users were 15-24, which fell to 16 per cent for PC-based users.
While 23 per cent of the PC-based internet audience was over 55, this fell to only 12 per cent of the mobile internet population.
Nielsen senior analyst Kent Ferguson said that the survey confirmed that huge growth was coming through the mobile platform, and that mobile internet was a great way to contact the younger audience.
He said: “The fact almost seven and a half million Britons now access the web through their phone shows that mobile internet is fast becoming a viable way for advertisers and publishers to reach important demographic groups.”
Google Search was the most popular PC-based internet site, while on mobile internet it was BBC News. BBC Weather, Sky Sports and Gmail were some of the few sites which had a greater reach on mobile internet than PC-based internet.
Ferguson said that this was because mobile internet had the advantage when it to came to immediacy and need, while PC-based internet sites were more about entertainment and e-commerce.
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Latest veLatest version of popular mobile browser now availabrsion of popular mobile browser now available, while beta version for Android also ready.
Norwegian web browser company Opera has released version 4.2 of its Opera Mini Java-based browser for mobile phones.
Opera released a public beta version of the browser two weeks ago.
The company has now also announced the availability of a beta of Mini 4.2 for the Google Android mobile platform, making it the first available alternative browser on Android based phones such as the T-Mobile G1.
New features in Opera Mini 4.2 include support for more languages, such as Bengali and Punjabi, new skins for greater personalisation and greater speed, especially for US customers, thanks to the addition of a US-based server.
Opera also said that users will save money on data charges as its servers compress all data sent to the mobile browser, though this will have no benefit for those on all-you-can-eat data packages.
Other features include Opera Link, which enables users to sync their notes between their PCs and Opera Mini.
"With Opera Mini 4.2, we are showing the world that Opera never gets complacent. We will always be improving our product, adding speed, new functionality and features, and ensuring that it is accessible by all," said Opera's chief executive, Jon von Tetzchner in a statement.
Opera Mini is available for download here.
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Opera released a public beta version of the browser two weeks ago.
The company has now also announced the availability of a beta of Mini 4.2 for the Google Android mobile platform, making it the first available alternative browser on Android based phones such as the T-Mobile G1.
New features in Opera Mini 4.2 include support for more languages, such as Bengali and Punjabi, new skins for greater personalisation and greater speed, especially for US customers, thanks to the addition of a US-based server.
Opera also said that users will save money on data charges as its servers compress all data sent to the mobile browser, though this will have no benefit for those on all-you-can-eat data packages.
Other features include Opera Link, which enables users to sync their notes between their PCs and Opera Mini.
"With Opera Mini 4.2, we are showing the world that Opera never gets complacent. We will always be improving our product, adding speed, new functionality and features, and ensuring that it is accessible by all," said Opera's chief executive, Jon von Tetzchner in a statement.
Opera Mini is available for download here.
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A US court sends out a message that criminal spammers will face huge penalties if caught.
A Facebook spammer has been ordered to pay $873 million (£579 million) in damages for sending users millions of unwanted messages.
Director of security Max Kelly revealed on the Facebook blog that after a San Jose court proceeding lasting four months, a judge awarded the damages against Adam Guerbuez and Atlantis Blue Capital.
It was the largest award made to date under the ‘Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act’ (CAN-SPAM). According to reports, Guerbuez tricked users into revealing passwords and usernames, using the information to gain access to their personal profiles.
Facebook alleged that he sent out more than four million messages. Kelly said that it was unlikely that Guerbuez and Atlantis Blue Capital could ever honour the judgement and pay the fine, but that the award acted as a deterrent to anybody who abused Facebook and its users.
Kelly said: “The judgement is a result of the tireless effort of our security experts, legal team and the other significant resources we’ve devoted to finding, exposing and prosecuting the sources of spam attacks.
“These efforts complement the sophisticated technical systems we continue to develop to limit the impact of these attacks or block them together.
Carole Theriault of Sophos warned that spam via social networks like Facebook was only possible about protecting their usernames and passwords. Phishing attacks which had previously been largely targeted at online bank customers were now being targeted at the users of these websites.
She said: “Hackers are keen to steal the usernames and passwords of Facebook users as it makes it easier for them to spam out convincing messages to a victim’s circle of friends.
“You should not only choose a complex hard-to-guess password for these sites, but also defend your computer with up-to-date anti-virus software and security patches.”
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Director of security Max Kelly revealed on the Facebook blog that after a San Jose court proceeding lasting four months, a judge awarded the damages against Adam Guerbuez and Atlantis Blue Capital.
It was the largest award made to date under the ‘Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act’ (CAN-SPAM). According to reports, Guerbuez tricked users into revealing passwords and usernames, using the information to gain access to their personal profiles.
Facebook alleged that he sent out more than four million messages. Kelly said that it was unlikely that Guerbuez and Atlantis Blue Capital could ever honour the judgement and pay the fine, but that the award acted as a deterrent to anybody who abused Facebook and its users.
Kelly said: “The judgement is a result of the tireless effort of our security experts, legal team and the other significant resources we’ve devoted to finding, exposing and prosecuting the sources of spam attacks.
“These efforts complement the sophisticated technical systems we continue to develop to limit the impact of these attacks or block them together.
Carole Theriault of Sophos warned that spam via social networks like Facebook was only possible about protecting their usernames and passwords. Phishing attacks which had previously been largely targeted at online bank customers were now being targeted at the users of these websites.
She said: “Hackers are keen to steal the usernames and passwords of Facebook users as it makes it easier for them to spam out convincing messages to a victim’s circle of friends.
“You should not only choose a complex hard-to-guess password for these sites, but also defend your computer with up-to-date anti-virus software and security patches.”
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Reports suggest Facebook is considering buying micro-blogging site Twitter, for as much as $500 million.
Facebook has reportedly recently held buyout talks with Twitter, the micro-blogging company, the Financial Times said.
The negotiations, put a valuation of as much as $500 million (£331 million) on Twitter, which has become one of Silicon Valley's most closely watched start-ups, the paper said.
The talks, which were first reported by the AllThingsD blog, were confirmed to the paper by two people familiar with the situation.
Facebook offered to pay for the acquisition in stock, the paper said, citing a person close to the situation.
Putting a value on Twitter's shares proved controversial, according to the paper. If it used the $15 billion valuation at which Microsoft bought a stake in Facebook last year, it would have valued the Twitter purchase at $500 million, though that investment was seen as a high-water mark for Web 2.0, the paper said.
One person close to the situation suggested to the paper that the $15 billion valuation for Facebook was the top end of a range of values the two companies talked about, implying that a deal might have valued both Facebook and Twitter at a much lower level.
Biz Stone, Twitter's co-founder, would not comment on the talks, but suggested that the company wanted to remain independent to build on its messaging service, the paper said.
Facebook and Twitter could not be immediately reached for comment by Reuters.
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The negotiations, put a valuation of as much as $500 million (£331 million) on Twitter, which has become one of Silicon Valley's most closely watched start-ups, the paper said.
The talks, which were first reported by the AllThingsD blog, were confirmed to the paper by two people familiar with the situation.
Facebook offered to pay for the acquisition in stock, the paper said, citing a person close to the situation.
Putting a value on Twitter's shares proved controversial, according to the paper. If it used the $15 billion valuation at which Microsoft bought a stake in Facebook last year, it would have valued the Twitter purchase at $500 million, though that investment was seen as a high-water mark for Web 2.0, the paper said.
One person close to the situation suggested to the paper that the $15 billion valuation for Facebook was the top end of a range of values the two companies talked about, implying that a deal might have valued both Facebook and Twitter at a much lower level.
Biz Stone, Twitter's co-founder, would not comment on the talks, but suggested that the company wanted to remain independent to build on its messaging service, the paper said.
Facebook and Twitter could not be immediately reached for comment by Reuters.
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The first round of the controversial biometric card and identity database has kicked off.
The first round of biometric identity cards at to be rolled out today, for foreigners living in the UK.
The cards will be given out to foreigners with visas – such as for studying, working or marriage – living in the country.
The Home Office said it expects as many as 60,000 of the controversial cards to be rolled out by the Borders Agency by March, mostly to students. It expects the majority of so-called foreign nationals to have the cards by 2015.
Starting next year, the Identity and Passport Service will begin giving out their version of the biometric ID cards to British citizens, starting with airside workers at two airports.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said: "In time identity cards for foreign nationals will replace paper documents and give employers a safe and secure way of checking a migrant's right to work and study in the UK."
Dominic Grieve, shadow home secretary for the Conservative party, said the system was pointless. "This is a gimmick but it's a gimmick with a price. While these 'ID cards' won't stop illegal immigration or terrorism, they will land the taxpayer with a multi-billion pound bill,” he said. "At a time of economic hardship this is the last thing the taxpayer needs."
For those who disagree with the scheme, anti-ID card group NO2ID told IT PRO it plans to demonstrate against the cards at immigration centres today. In addition, the government recently launched a consultation on the cards.
Click here for a timeline of the cards' arrival in the UK.
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The cards will be given out to foreigners with visas – such as for studying, working or marriage – living in the country.
The Home Office said it expects as many as 60,000 of the controversial cards to be rolled out by the Borders Agency by March, mostly to students. It expects the majority of so-called foreign nationals to have the cards by 2015.
Starting next year, the Identity and Passport Service will begin giving out their version of the biometric ID cards to British citizens, starting with airside workers at two airports.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said: "In time identity cards for foreign nationals will replace paper documents and give employers a safe and secure way of checking a migrant's right to work and study in the UK."
Dominic Grieve, shadow home secretary for the Conservative party, said the system was pointless. "This is a gimmick but it's a gimmick with a price. While these 'ID cards' won't stop illegal immigration or terrorism, they will land the taxpayer with a multi-billion pound bill,” he said. "At a time of economic hardship this is the last thing the taxpayer needs."
For those who disagree with the scheme, anti-ID card group NO2ID told IT PRO it plans to demonstrate against the cards at immigration centres today. In addition, the government recently launched a consultation on the cards.
Click here for a timeline of the cards' arrival in the UK.
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Company promises to replace customers' laptops every three years with a brand new one, for free, as long as certain conditions are met
Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Fujitsu Siemens has announced its new Laptop4Life scheme, where buyers of any LifeBook notebook will get a new one after three years.
To participate in the scheme, users will have to register their new laptop within 21 days of purchase and must still have the original receipt after three years to claim their new laptop. The original machine must be handed back at the time of the exchange in good condition.
If these conditions are met, the customer can expect to receive a new laptop every three years, but the company did say that the terms and conditions of the deal stipulate that it cannot be passed on in a will.
The value of the new system will be the same, plus 10 per cent, to account for inflation. Other limitations are that only ten units can be purchased per person or business, and that only official Fujitsu Siemens parts can be used to upgrade the laptop.
Jason Howe, a marketing manager for Fujitsu Siemens told IT PRO that even though it was seemingly giving away laptops, Fujitsu Siemens would make money on the scheme by selling other goods and services to laptop customers.
“It gives us a relationship with that customer and gets us closer to them,” said Howe. “We can then market to that customer and sell on other things such as hosting and accessories.”
Howe confirmed that the forthcoming ending of the Fujitsu Siemens joint venture, would have no impact on the deal and that it would continue under the Fujitsu brand.
In addition to the Laptop4Life initiative, Fujitsu Siemens said that it was offering the Esprimo Price Promise, where in the event of a failure, purchasers of its mid-range Esprimo range of notebooks would get both a replacement laptop, and their money back.
“Both schemes underline the very high levels of confidence that Fujitsu Siemens Computers has in its new line-up of systems,” said Paul Hoey, its head of product marketing, in a statement.
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Fujitsu Siemens has announced its new Laptop4Life scheme, where buyers of any LifeBook notebook will get a new one after three years.
To participate in the scheme, users will have to register their new laptop within 21 days of purchase and must still have the original receipt after three years to claim their new laptop. The original machine must be handed back at the time of the exchange in good condition.
If these conditions are met, the customer can expect to receive a new laptop every three years, but the company did say that the terms and conditions of the deal stipulate that it cannot be passed on in a will.
The value of the new system will be the same, plus 10 per cent, to account for inflation. Other limitations are that only ten units can be purchased per person or business, and that only official Fujitsu Siemens parts can be used to upgrade the laptop.
Jason Howe, a marketing manager for Fujitsu Siemens told IT PRO that even though it was seemingly giving away laptops, Fujitsu Siemens would make money on the scheme by selling other goods and services to laptop customers.
“It gives us a relationship with that customer and gets us closer to them,” said Howe. “We can then market to that customer and sell on other things such as hosting and accessories.”
Howe confirmed that the forthcoming ending of the Fujitsu Siemens joint venture, would have no impact on the deal and that it would continue under the Fujitsu brand.
In addition to the Laptop4Life initiative, Fujitsu Siemens said that it was offering the Esprimo Price Promise, where in the event of a failure, purchasers of its mid-range Esprimo range of notebooks would get both a replacement laptop, and their money back.
“Both schemes underline the very high levels of confidence that Fujitsu Siemens Computers has in its new line-up of systems,” said Paul Hoey, its head of product marketing, in a statement.
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Researchers team up to simulate and emulate what the brain is capable of.
Boffins at IBM have teamed up with five universities to use the human brain as a template to build faster, smaller computer systems that benefit decision making.
Working with experts at Columbia University Medical Centre, Cornell University, Stanford University, the University of California-Merced and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, IBM Research plans to design and develop computers that simulate and emulate how the brain acts, interacts, perceives and senses things, in addition to mirroring its cognition, lower power usage and size.
In doing so, it is hoped that business and consumer users alike will be able to make decisions much more quickly as well as helping them to deal with the ever-increasing glut of digital data heading their way each year.
“Exploratory research is in the fabric of IBM’s DNA,” said Josephine Cheng, IBM Fellow and vice president of IBM’s Almaden Research Centre in San Jose.
“We believe that our cognitive computing initiative will help shape the future of computing in a significant way, bringing to bear new technologies that we haven’t even begun to imagine. The initiative underscores IBM’s capabilities in bold, exploratory research and interest in powerful collaborations to understand the way the world works.”
The idea is to break conventions around programmable machines to create a cognitive computer or “global brain” that is capable of quickly connecting all pieces of the decision making and problem solving puzzle in an error free way.
Minute nanoscale devices will be used for synapses and neurons as part of the project, which is supported by a $4.9 million (£3.2 million) funding injection from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
Closing TMMD Counterbalance to-81 in Yogyakarta
In order to increase the acceleration of development in the region, the TNI Manunggal Village Building (TMMD) has made the development of physical facilities and non-physical in the city of Yogyakarta. In closing TMMD to 81, a theme that is appointed by the Spirit of Cooperation Cross Sectoral We Improve Acceleration of Development in order to realize the Regional Security Area of the Strong In order to strengthen the Association and the National Unity.
Dalam rangka meningkatkan akselerasi pembangunan di daerah, TNI Manunggal Membangun Desa (TMMD) telah melakukan pembangunan sarana fisik dan non fisik yang ada di masyarakat kota Yogyakarta. Dalam penutupan TMMD ke 81 , tema yang diangkat adalah Dengan Semangat Kerja Sama Lintas Sektoral Kita Tingkatkan Akselerasi Pembangunan di Daerah Guna Mewujudkan Keamanan Wilayah Yang Tangguh Dalam Rangka Memperkokoh Persatuan dan Kesatuan Bangsa.
During the 21 days, the implementation of TMMD counterweight to the 81 already completed the development of making do talud bronjong along 100 m. Rehabilitation house 5 units, rehabilitation mck 3 units, installation and rehabilitation konblok 120m2 hall RW 1 unit.
Selama 21 hari, pelaksanaan TMMD imbangan ke 81 telah selesai melakukan pembangunan pembuatan talud bronjong sepanjang 100 m. Rehab rumah 5 unit, rehab mck 3 unit, pemasangan konblok 120m2 dan rehab balai RW 1 unit.
Mayor of Yogyakarta, Herry Zudianto that act as the inspector of ceremonies in these activities in order to convey the development of facilities and infrastructure that has been done by TMMD can be maintained and improved, not only by governments but also by local residents.
Walikota Yogyakarta, Herry Zudianto yang bertindak selaku inspektur upacara dalam kegiatan tersebut menyampaikan agar perkembangan sarana dan prasarana yang telah dilakukan oleh TMMD dapat dipelihara dan ditingkatkan, tidak hanya oleh pemerintah daerah tetapi juga oleh warga masyarakat.
After the closing ceremony TMMD counterweight to the 81 mayors and their invitation to observe the facilities and infrastructure that have been renovated using a bicycle. This is done to support cultural sego segawe are encouraged by the municipal government of Yogyakarta.
Usai upacara penutupan TMMD imbangan ke 81 walikota beserta undangan melakukan peninjauan ke sarana dan prasarana yang telah direnovasi dengan menggunakan sepeda. Hal ini dilakukan untuk mendukung budaya sego segawe yang sedang digalakkan oleh Pemkot Yogyakarta.
HKG PKK-KB-HEALTH YOGYAKARTA CITY 2008
Mayor of Yogyakarta H. Herry Zudianto a Unity Day Motion PKK-KB-Level Health Yogyakarta Year 2008 at the Building Balaikota PKK.
A growing movement of people and dimotori by the PKK is the sub-theme of the Day of Unity movement PKK-KB-Health Concerns Increase We realize for Family and Community Environmental Health.
In this opportunity, Mayor of the city of Yogyakarta that the PKK is very comprehensive in conducting various activities during this. Various achievement by the PKK city of Yogyakarta. From the PKK movement is expected to be able to understand what indeed is still needed and should be for families in the city of Yogyakarta. Because of the resilience of nations began resilience of families, because the nation starting from the group of families. If resilience in the family is both the resilience of nations also will be good.
Walikota Yogyakarta H. Herry Zudianto mencanangkan Hari Kesatuan Gerak PKK-KB-Kesehatan Tingkat Kota Yogyakarta Tahun 2008 di Gedung PKK Balaikota.
Gerakan yang tumbuh dari masyarakat dan dimotori oleh PKK ini mengedepankan sub tema Dengan Hari Kesatuan gerak PKK-KB-Kesehatan Kita Tingkatkan Kepedulian Keluarga untuk Mewujudkan Masyarakat dan Lingkungan Sehat.
Dalam kesempatan tersebut, Walikota menyampaikan bahwa PKK Kota Yogyakarta sangat komprehensif dalam melakukan berbagai kegiatannya selama ini. Berbagai prestasi yang diraih oleh PKK Kota Yogyakarta. Dari gerakan ini PKK diharapkan akan mampu memahami apa yang sesungguhnya masih dibutuhkan dan perlu ditindaklanjuti untuk keluarga-keluarga di Kota Yogyakarta ini. Karena ketahanan bangsa dimulai dari ketahanan keluarga, karena bangsa Indonesia dimulai dari kumpulan keluarga-keluarga. Kalau ketahanan di keluarga sudah baik maka tentu katahanan bangsa juga akan baik.
It is expected that the PKK will also be able to become partners in helping the local government commitment to follow up eight (8) destination’s Millennium Development Goal Because kegiatn very synergistic with the PKK.
Plan activities in the Unity Day Motion PKK-KB-Level Health Yogyakarta 2008 include the construction of posyandu, family socialization mode, the program PHBS (Behavior Clean and Healthy Lifestyle), improvement of nutrition and family.
Diharapkan PKK juga akan mampu menjadi mitra kerja membantu pemkot dalam menindaklanjuti komitmen (8) delapan tujuan Milenium Development Goal’s Karena sangat sinergis dengan kegiatn PKK.
Rencana kegiatan dalam Hari Kesatuan Gerak PKK-KB-Kesehatan Tingkat Kota Yogyakarta Tahun 2008 ini antara lain pembinaan posyandu, sosialisasi keluarga siaga, program PHBS (Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat), dan perbaikan gizi kel
Mouse Akan Segera Ditinggalkan Orang
Bila Anda sempat menonton film MINORITY REPORT yang dibintangi Tom Cruise Anda pasti masih ingat dengan cara para manusia di masa depan ini berinteraksi dengan komputer. Mereka menggunakan sarung tangan dan bukannya mouse seperti pada umumnya. Dan itu akan segera jadi kenyataan.
Secara teori, sistem pengoperasian menggunakan sarung tangan seperti dalam film itu memang memberikan kemudahan lebih banyak dan dalam waktu yang sama memungkinkan interaksi dengan komputer lebih jauh lagi. Malahan dengan menggunakan konsep sarung tangan ini maka Anda dapat memperlakukan objek pada layar komputer layaknya barang yang memiliki wujud nyata.
Sebuah perusahaan komputer bernama Oblong Industries yang berbasis di Los Angeles saat ini sedang mengembangkan sistem yang sama namun dengan ukuran yang lebih kecil sehingga tak mengganggu pengguna komputer. Malahan John Underkoffler yang mengembangkan sistem ini sebelumnya sempat menjadi penasehat ilmiah Steven Spielberg dalam film MINORITY REPORT di tahun 2002 lalu.
Menurut sebuah berita yang dilansir All Headline News hari Senin (24/11/08) disebutkan bahwa ide ini sebenarnya bukan termasuk baru karena sebelumnya sempat menjadi bagian dari proyek Xerox 8010 Star Information System di tahun 1981. Kabarnya, mouse berbentuk sarung tangan ini akan dijual seharga US$30.www.kapanlagi.com
Militer Gunakan Serangga Sebagai Mata-Mata
Menggunakan sebuah robot berukuran sangat kecil yang mampu terbang untuk memata-matai kegiatan musuh sebentar lagi tak cuma ada dalam film-film fiksi ilmiah saja. Pihak militer AS saat ini sedang menjajaki kemungkinan untuk mewujudkan fiksi ini menjadi kenyataan.
"Kami membayangkan bahwa suatu saat nanti akan ada sepasukan robot serangga ini yang dapat dikirim secara bersamaan," ungkap Greg Parker yang ikut dalam proyek penelitian militer di Wright-Patterson Air Force Base di Dayton ini. Menurutnya, dengan mengirim robot serangga ini maka pekerjaan memata-matai jadi lebih mudah dan tentu saja mengurangi resiko nyawa petugas lapangan.
Secara prinsip, proyek ini akan mencoba membuat miniatur dari Unmanned Aerial Vehicle yang sebelumnya sempat digunakan di Irak dan Afghanistan. Menurut sebuah berita yang dilansir Fox News hari Senin (24/11/08) disebutkan bahwa robot serangga yang dinamakan Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAV) ini kurang lebih akan berukuran sebesar kumbang sehingga mampu terbang tanpa terdeteksi ke lokasi mana pun di mana mereka bisa mengambil gambar dan suara atau bahkan malah melakukan serangan kecil.www.kapanlagi.com
PD: Publik Lebih Puas Kepada SBY Dibanding JK
Irwan Nugroho - detikNews
Jakarta - Mantan Ketua PP Muhammadiyah Syafi'i Ma'arif menilai Wapres Jusuf Kalla (JK) lebih berperan dalam pemerintahan dibanding Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Bahkan dia menyebut JK sebagai "The Real President". Bagi Partai Demokrat, penilaian itu terbalik.
"Sejauh ini dari hasil survei, angka kepuasan terhadap kinerja presiden SBY dibanding pak JK lebih tinggi SBY," kata Ketua DPP Partai Demokrat Anas Urbaningrum kepada detikcom, Rabu (25/11/2008).
Selain itu, lanjut Anas, penilaian Syafi'i itu keliru. Sebab dalam sistem presidensil presiden dan wakil presiden tidak perlu dipisah-pisahkan atau dihadap-hadapkan.
Anas melanjutkan, pernyataan Syafii juga dapat menimbulkan perasaan saling tidak enak. Apalagi jika tidak disertai dengan fakta-fakta yang memadai dan bahkan spekulatif.
"Buya Syafi'i adalah orang yang arif dan mendalam pemikirannya. Tapi kali ini dengan tidak mengurangi rasa hormat beliau kurang arif," imbuh Anas.
Partai Demokrat, kata Anas, senang jika semua jajaran pemerintahan bekerja keras. Namun, keputusan tetap di tangan presiden dan diharapkan tidak dikaburkan.
"Partai Demokrat senang wapres bekerja keras dan memberikan kontribusi, menteri-menteri bekerja keras. Karena ini satu tim," pungkas mantan anggota KPU itu.
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Jakarta - Mantan Ketua PP Muhammadiyah Syafi'i Ma'arif menilai Wapres Jusuf Kalla (JK) lebih berperan dalam pemerintahan dibanding Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Bahkan dia menyebut JK sebagai "The Real President". Bagi Partai Demokrat, penilaian itu terbalik.
"Sejauh ini dari hasil survei, angka kepuasan terhadap kinerja presiden SBY dibanding pak JK lebih tinggi SBY," kata Ketua DPP Partai Demokrat Anas Urbaningrum kepada detikcom, Rabu (25/11/2008).
Selain itu, lanjut Anas, penilaian Syafi'i itu keliru. Sebab dalam sistem presidensil presiden dan wakil presiden tidak perlu dipisah-pisahkan atau dihadap-hadapkan.
Anas melanjutkan, pernyataan Syafii juga dapat menimbulkan perasaan saling tidak enak. Apalagi jika tidak disertai dengan fakta-fakta yang memadai dan bahkan spekulatif.
"Buya Syafi'i adalah orang yang arif dan mendalam pemikirannya. Tapi kali ini dengan tidak mengurangi rasa hormat beliau kurang arif," imbuh Anas.
Partai Demokrat, kata Anas, senang jika semua jajaran pemerintahan bekerja keras. Namun, keputusan tetap di tangan presiden dan diharapkan tidak dikaburkan.
"Partai Demokrat senang wapres bekerja keras dan memberikan kontribusi, menteri-menteri bekerja keras. Karena ini satu tim," pungkas mantan anggota KPU itu.
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Jantung Bocah Tumbuh di Permukaan Kulit, Detaknya Bisa Terlihat
Alfian Banjaransari - detikNews
Beijing - Masa kanak-kanak umumnya dilalui dengan canda tawa dan keceriaan. Namun tidak demikian halnya dengan Zhang Weiyuan, seorang bocah berusia empat tahun asal desa Hetai, Kota Panjing, China. Alih-alih bermain bersama teman-teman sebayanya, Zhang harus hidup menderita karena kelainan yang dideritanya. Mengapa? Ternyata, jantungnya tumbuh di permukaan kulit. Dengan kasat mata, detak jantungnya bisa terlihat.
Zhang pun dibawa ke RS Shengjing Universitas Medis China untuk dioperasi. "Kami tidak yakin operasinya akan berhasil mengembalikan jantungnya hingga normal, namun kami akan lakukan yang terbaik," ungkap juru bicara rumah sakit yang tidak disebutkan namanya, sebagaimana yang dilansir ananova.com.
Selama ini, orang tuanya membungkus Zhang dengan pakaian yang berlapis untuk melindungi jantungnya. Dengan cara tersebut, jantung Zhang bisa terlindungi bilamana Zhang sedang bermain dengan teman-temannya.
Ayahnya, Zhang Xianzhen, yang sehari-hari bekerja sebagai pemulung sampah mengatakan bahwa dirinya merasa bersalah tidak membawa anaknya ke dokter lebih awal.
"Kami berdua hidup sebagai pemulung, dan kami tidak menghasilkan banyak uang. Jadi kami tidak membawa anak kami ke dokter karena kami tidak mampu," ujarnya.
"Ia tidak pernah menangis walaupun kami tahu ia menderita sepanjang waktu. Hal itu membuat kami tambah merasa bersalah," kisahnya sedih.
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Beijing - Masa kanak-kanak umumnya dilalui dengan canda tawa dan keceriaan. Namun tidak demikian halnya dengan Zhang Weiyuan, seorang bocah berusia empat tahun asal desa Hetai, Kota Panjing, China. Alih-alih bermain bersama teman-teman sebayanya, Zhang harus hidup menderita karena kelainan yang dideritanya. Mengapa? Ternyata, jantungnya tumbuh di permukaan kulit. Dengan kasat mata, detak jantungnya bisa terlihat.
Zhang pun dibawa ke RS Shengjing Universitas Medis China untuk dioperasi. "Kami tidak yakin operasinya akan berhasil mengembalikan jantungnya hingga normal, namun kami akan lakukan yang terbaik," ungkap juru bicara rumah sakit yang tidak disebutkan namanya, sebagaimana yang dilansir ananova.com.
Selama ini, orang tuanya membungkus Zhang dengan pakaian yang berlapis untuk melindungi jantungnya. Dengan cara tersebut, jantung Zhang bisa terlindungi bilamana Zhang sedang bermain dengan teman-temannya.
Ayahnya, Zhang Xianzhen, yang sehari-hari bekerja sebagai pemulung sampah mengatakan bahwa dirinya merasa bersalah tidak membawa anaknya ke dokter lebih awal.
"Kami berdua hidup sebagai pemulung, dan kami tidak menghasilkan banyak uang. Jadi kami tidak membawa anak kami ke dokter karena kami tidak mampu," ujarnya.
"Ia tidak pernah menangis walaupun kami tahu ia menderita sepanjang waktu. Hal itu membuat kami tambah merasa bersalah," kisahnya sedih.
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Hadang Haji Paspor Hijau, Arab Saudi Tambah Check Point
Muhammad Nur Hayid - detikNews
Makkah - Untuk menjamin optimalnya pelayanan para tamu Allah dari berbagai penjuru dunia, pemerintah Arab Saudi memperketat pemeriksaan izin haji bagi penduduk Makkah, mukimin dan jamaah haji paspor hijau. Beberapa jalur menuju kota Makkah ditambah ruang pemeriksaan check point (taftis) dibanding pada hari-hari normal.
Wartawan detikcom yang sempat mengadakan perjalanan Madinah-Makkah-Jeddah-Madinah pulang pergi, menemukan bertambahnya taftis di masing-masing jalur.
Jalur Jeddah-Makkah yang biasanya hanya ada 1 kali check point di daerah Sumaisy (27 km menuju Makkah), saat ini ditambah 2 lagi tempat check point. Akibatnya menjadi 3 lokasi check point yang berada di daerah Bahrah (44 km dari Jeddah) dan di daerah Sari' Sittin (3 km dari kota Makkah).
Demikian juga dengan jalur Jeddah-Madinah yang biasanya 2 kali check point yaitu di daerah Rohili (20 km dari Bandara King Abdul Aziz) dan daerah menjelang masuk kota Madilah Ardul Ghobah (35 km dari kota Madinah). Untuk musim haji kali ini ditambah 2 tempat check point lagi menjadi 4 tempat check point. 2 Sisanya adalah di pertengahan Km 200 dan Km 9 menuju Madinah.
Sementara itu, jalur Madinah-Makkah yang biasanya hanya melewati 2 kali check point, yaitu di daerah Km 9 setelah Dzul Hulaifah (Bir Ali) dan di daerah Jumum (25 km menuju Makkah), untuk musim haji kali ini juga ditambah 2 check point lagi. Jadi setiap jamaah haji yang akan menuju Makkah harus melewati 2 kali check point tambahan yaitu di daerah Tan'im (7 km menjelang masuk kota Makkah) dan pertengahan jalur Madinah-Makkah di Km 250.
Akibat ketatnya pemeriksan (taftis) oleh jawazat (petugas Imigrasi) yang dibantu mubahiz (ulama) ini banyak sekali mukimin dan jamaah haji dari penjuru dunia yang tidak menggunakan paspor haji ditahan untuk dapat masuk kota Makkah. Hal ini seperti yang dialami keluarga dari mukimin yang akan menjenguk saudaranya yang sedang berhaji di Makkah, Mohammad Sirot.
"Keluarga saya ingin menjenguk saudara dari Tanah Air yang sedang haji di Makkah, tapi sekarang tidak bisa masuk. Langsung dibalikin ke Jeddah terang-terangan. Ini juga berlaku juga untuk jamaah haji yang menggunakan paspor hijau,"kata mukimin yang menjadi petugas haji ini pada detikcom, Rabu (26/11/2008).
Namun, di sela-sela ketatnya sistem pemeriksanaan ini, lanjut Sirot, biasanya masih ada yang menggunakan cara-cara khusus untuk dapat lolos. Salah satunya dengan cara menggunakan jasa taksi dengan biaya yang berlipat ganda. Jasa yang biasanya hanya 10 real bisa menjadi 100 real.
"Ada cara lain untuk bisa masuk. Dengan naik taksi. Kalau biasanya membayar 10 real, biasanya ditarik 100 real dengan jaminan bisa lolos pemeriksanaan. Itu pun sopir taksinya harus berusaha keras. Kalau gagal dari satu pintu, masuk pintu lainnya,"terangnya.
Pengetatan pemeriksaan ini juga diberlakukan bagi semua jamaah haji yang mengunakan bus-bus muassasah. Di setiap taftis, bus-bus yang mengangkut jamaah akan dicek dengan seksama. Jika ditemukan dokumen yang tidak sesuai dengan catatan muassasah dan jumlah jamaah, bus tersebut akan ditahan sampai semuanya menjadi jelas.
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Makkah - Untuk menjamin optimalnya pelayanan para tamu Allah dari berbagai penjuru dunia, pemerintah Arab Saudi memperketat pemeriksaan izin haji bagi penduduk Makkah, mukimin dan jamaah haji paspor hijau. Beberapa jalur menuju kota Makkah ditambah ruang pemeriksaan check point (taftis) dibanding pada hari-hari normal.
Wartawan detikcom yang sempat mengadakan perjalanan Madinah-Makkah-Jeddah-Madinah pulang pergi, menemukan bertambahnya taftis di masing-masing jalur.
Jalur Jeddah-Makkah yang biasanya hanya ada 1 kali check point di daerah Sumaisy (27 km menuju Makkah), saat ini ditambah 2 lagi tempat check point. Akibatnya menjadi 3 lokasi check point yang berada di daerah Bahrah (44 km dari Jeddah) dan di daerah Sari' Sittin (3 km dari kota Makkah).
Demikian juga dengan jalur Jeddah-Madinah yang biasanya 2 kali check point yaitu di daerah Rohili (20 km dari Bandara King Abdul Aziz) dan daerah menjelang masuk kota Madilah Ardul Ghobah (35 km dari kota Madinah). Untuk musim haji kali ini ditambah 2 tempat check point lagi menjadi 4 tempat check point. 2 Sisanya adalah di pertengahan Km 200 dan Km 9 menuju Madinah.
Sementara itu, jalur Madinah-Makkah yang biasanya hanya melewati 2 kali check point, yaitu di daerah Km 9 setelah Dzul Hulaifah (Bir Ali) dan di daerah Jumum (25 km menuju Makkah), untuk musim haji kali ini juga ditambah 2 check point lagi. Jadi setiap jamaah haji yang akan menuju Makkah harus melewati 2 kali check point tambahan yaitu di daerah Tan'im (7 km menjelang masuk kota Makkah) dan pertengahan jalur Madinah-Makkah di Km 250.
Akibat ketatnya pemeriksan (taftis) oleh jawazat (petugas Imigrasi) yang dibantu mubahiz (ulama) ini banyak sekali mukimin dan jamaah haji dari penjuru dunia yang tidak menggunakan paspor haji ditahan untuk dapat masuk kota Makkah. Hal ini seperti yang dialami keluarga dari mukimin yang akan menjenguk saudaranya yang sedang berhaji di Makkah, Mohammad Sirot.
"Keluarga saya ingin menjenguk saudara dari Tanah Air yang sedang haji di Makkah, tapi sekarang tidak bisa masuk. Langsung dibalikin ke Jeddah terang-terangan. Ini juga berlaku juga untuk jamaah haji yang menggunakan paspor hijau,"kata mukimin yang menjadi petugas haji ini pada detikcom, Rabu (26/11/2008).
Namun, di sela-sela ketatnya sistem pemeriksanaan ini, lanjut Sirot, biasanya masih ada yang menggunakan cara-cara khusus untuk dapat lolos. Salah satunya dengan cara menggunakan jasa taksi dengan biaya yang berlipat ganda. Jasa yang biasanya hanya 10 real bisa menjadi 100 real.
"Ada cara lain untuk bisa masuk. Dengan naik taksi. Kalau biasanya membayar 10 real, biasanya ditarik 100 real dengan jaminan bisa lolos pemeriksanaan. Itu pun sopir taksinya harus berusaha keras. Kalau gagal dari satu pintu, masuk pintu lainnya,"terangnya.
Pengetatan pemeriksaan ini juga diberlakukan bagi semua jamaah haji yang mengunakan bus-bus muassasah. Di setiap taftis, bus-bus yang mengangkut jamaah akan dicek dengan seksama. Jika ditemukan dokumen yang tidak sesuai dengan catatan muassasah dan jumlah jamaah, bus tersebut akan ditahan sampai semuanya menjadi jelas.
www.detikNews.com
Ponsel Tertinggal, Foto Bugil Istri Nongol di Internet
Devi Suzanti - detikinet
Arkansas - Hati-hati, jangan sembarang menaruh file koleksi pribadi yang vulgar di ponsel Anda. Sebab, jika ponsel tersebut sampai jatuh ke tangan orang lain, bisa kacau jadinya.
Hal inilah yang baru saja menimpa Philip Sherman. Ponsel orang ini secara tidak sengaja tertinggal di sebuah restoran cepat saji, McDonald di Fayette, Arkansas. Namun entah bagaimana, setelah kejadian itu, foto bugil istrinya yang berada di ponsel tersebut menyebar di internet.
Sherman lalu mengarahkan tuduhan kepada pegawai McDonald yang menemukan ponselnya. Menurutnya, staf McDonald tersebut telah melihat-lihat memori ponselnya, yang di dalamnya ada alamat, SMS hingga foto-foto koleksi pribadi Sherman.
Sherman tentunya sangat syok dan malu atas kejadian yang menimpa ia dan istrinya tersebut. Padahal, staf tersebut saat itu berjanji akan mematikan dan menyimpan dengan aman ponsel miliknya sampai Sherman datang untuk mengambilnya.
Tak hanya itu, si pelaku sedikit mengedit foto-foto syur koleksi Sherman. Seperti menambahkan logo McDonald beserta slogannya yang berbunyi 'I'm Lovin it' dan 'Hot like McDonald's coffee' di foto bugil istri Sherman.
Atas perlakuan tersebut, Sherman lalu membawa kejadian memalukan ini ke pengadilan disertai tuntutan US$ 3 juta. Hal itu dianggap untuk mengobati penderitaan emosional, rasa malu serta reputasi mereka yang sudah pasti rusak.
Sayangnya, pihak pemilik restoran belum memberikan tanggapan apa-apa terkait kasus yang telah menjadi perbincangan pada forum online tersebut.
www.detikInet.com
Arkansas - Hati-hati, jangan sembarang menaruh file koleksi pribadi yang vulgar di ponsel Anda. Sebab, jika ponsel tersebut sampai jatuh ke tangan orang lain, bisa kacau jadinya.
Hal inilah yang baru saja menimpa Philip Sherman. Ponsel orang ini secara tidak sengaja tertinggal di sebuah restoran cepat saji, McDonald di Fayette, Arkansas. Namun entah bagaimana, setelah kejadian itu, foto bugil istrinya yang berada di ponsel tersebut menyebar di internet.
Sherman lalu mengarahkan tuduhan kepada pegawai McDonald yang menemukan ponselnya. Menurutnya, staf McDonald tersebut telah melihat-lihat memori ponselnya, yang di dalamnya ada alamat, SMS hingga foto-foto koleksi pribadi Sherman.
Sherman tentunya sangat syok dan malu atas kejadian yang menimpa ia dan istrinya tersebut. Padahal, staf tersebut saat itu berjanji akan mematikan dan menyimpan dengan aman ponsel miliknya sampai Sherman datang untuk mengambilnya.
Tak hanya itu, si pelaku sedikit mengedit foto-foto syur koleksi Sherman. Seperti menambahkan logo McDonald beserta slogannya yang berbunyi 'I'm Lovin it' dan 'Hot like McDonald's coffee' di foto bugil istri Sherman.
Atas perlakuan tersebut, Sherman lalu membawa kejadian memalukan ini ke pengadilan disertai tuntutan US$ 3 juta. Hal itu dianggap untuk mengobati penderitaan emosional, rasa malu serta reputasi mereka yang sudah pasti rusak.
Sayangnya, pihak pemilik restoran belum memberikan tanggapan apa-apa terkait kasus yang telah menjadi perbincangan pada forum online tersebut.
www.detikInet.com
Vista Bikin CEO Microsoft Dipanggil Pengadilan
Fino Yurio Kristo - detikinet
Washington - Salah satu bos Microsoft harus menyiapkan diri bersaksi di pengadilan terkait kasus marketing sistem operasi Windows Vista. Dia adalah Chief Executive Microsoft Steve Ballmer yang dipanggil oleh hakim federal wilayah Seattle untuk menjelaskan perannya dalam kasus tersebut.
Dilansir PCMag dan dikutip detikINET, Selasa (25/11/2008), kasus ini membuat Microsoft diperkarakan konsumennya secara hukum. Pasalnya, Microsoft dituduh membiarkan terteranya label 'Vista Capable' di komputer yang sebenarnya tidak mampu menjalankan Vista versi Premium.
Pelabelan tersebut dinilai bisa membuat para pembeli tertipu. Dua orang konsumen di Amerika Serikat pun meradang dan memperkarakan Microsoft di pengadilan Washington pada awal tahun 2008 ini.
Pihak Microsoft sendiri mengklaim bahwa Ballmer tak terlibat secara langsung dalam kasus tersebut. Namun hakim Marsha Pechman yang memanggil Ballmer untuk bersaksi menganggap Ballmer mengetahui fakta-fakta yang terjadi terkait kasus ini.
Apalagi Ballmer kedapatan berdiskusi via telepon dengan Chief Executive Intel, Paul Otellini mengenai teknis untuk label 'Vista Capable' tersebut. Tak pelak, dia pun harus bersaksi di pengadilan dalam waktu 30 hari sejak pemanggilan dilakukan.
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Washington - Salah satu bos Microsoft harus menyiapkan diri bersaksi di pengadilan terkait kasus marketing sistem operasi Windows Vista. Dia adalah Chief Executive Microsoft Steve Ballmer yang dipanggil oleh hakim federal wilayah Seattle untuk menjelaskan perannya dalam kasus tersebut.
Dilansir PCMag dan dikutip detikINET, Selasa (25/11/2008), kasus ini membuat Microsoft diperkarakan konsumennya secara hukum. Pasalnya, Microsoft dituduh membiarkan terteranya label 'Vista Capable' di komputer yang sebenarnya tidak mampu menjalankan Vista versi Premium.
Pelabelan tersebut dinilai bisa membuat para pembeli tertipu. Dua orang konsumen di Amerika Serikat pun meradang dan memperkarakan Microsoft di pengadilan Washington pada awal tahun 2008 ini.
Pihak Microsoft sendiri mengklaim bahwa Ballmer tak terlibat secara langsung dalam kasus tersebut. Namun hakim Marsha Pechman yang memanggil Ballmer untuk bersaksi menganggap Ballmer mengetahui fakta-fakta yang terjadi terkait kasus ini.
Apalagi Ballmer kedapatan berdiskusi via telepon dengan Chief Executive Intel, Paul Otellini mengenai teknis untuk label 'Vista Capable' tersebut. Tak pelak, dia pun harus bersaksi di pengadilan dalam waktu 30 hari sejak pemanggilan dilakukan.
www.detikInet.com
Netbook ION Meluncur di Gerbong Kereta Api
Devi Suzanti - detikinet
Bandung - ION meluncurkan netbook pertamanya dengan brand iLight 8300DL. Uniknya, peluncuran dilakukan di gerbong sebuah kereta api yang tengah melaju kencang dari Jakarta menuju Bandung.
Apa maksud di balik semua ini? "Sebenarnya kita hanya ingin mencari hal yang unik untuk peluncuran netbook pertama kita," terang Anthony Wahono, Marketing Communication Manager ION kepada detikINET di, Bandung, Selasa petang (25/11/2008).
Anthony berani mengklaim kalau peluncuran di atas kereta api ini adalah yang kali pertama dilakukan untuk produk TI semacamnya.
Mulanya, pihak ION ingin melakukan peluncuran netbook pertamanya ini di atas kapal. Namun satu dan lain hal, akhirnya ION memutuskan untuk menggelar prosesi peluncuran di atas kereta api.
Putusan tersebut semakin kuat mengingat di atas KA Nusantara, kereta api yang dipakai untuk peluncuran, terdapat koneksi internet yang bisa digunakan untuk demo browsing internet dan kehandalan lainnya dari produk netbook ini.
"Alasan lain mengapa iLight 8300DL diluncurkan di atas KA, sebab kami ingin mendemokan netbook ini bisa memberikan kenyamanan bagi para penggunanya di manapun mereka berada," jelas Anthony setengah berpromosi.
iLight 8300DL dilengkapi dengan kamera 1.3 piksel dengan LCD 8.9 inci. Netbook yang menggunakan prosesor Intel Atom N270 dan memiliki berat 1,1 kg ini telah tersedia Wi-Fi, Adaptor, Modem dan sistim operasi dengan atau tanpa Windows XP Home.
Sejatinya, netbook ini telah beredar di pasaran sekitar satu minggu lalu saat acara IndocomTech 2008. Namun jika ingin membeli, pelanggan masih harus indent. Netbook ION iLight 8300DL dibanderol dengan harga sekitar US$ 439 atau sekitar Rp 5 juta.
www.detikInet.com
Bandung - ION meluncurkan netbook pertamanya dengan brand iLight 8300DL. Uniknya, peluncuran dilakukan di gerbong sebuah kereta api yang tengah melaju kencang dari Jakarta menuju Bandung.
Apa maksud di balik semua ini? "Sebenarnya kita hanya ingin mencari hal yang unik untuk peluncuran netbook pertama kita," terang Anthony Wahono, Marketing Communication Manager ION kepada detikINET di, Bandung, Selasa petang (25/11/2008).
Anthony berani mengklaim kalau peluncuran di atas kereta api ini adalah yang kali pertama dilakukan untuk produk TI semacamnya.
Mulanya, pihak ION ingin melakukan peluncuran netbook pertamanya ini di atas kapal. Namun satu dan lain hal, akhirnya ION memutuskan untuk menggelar prosesi peluncuran di atas kereta api.
Putusan tersebut semakin kuat mengingat di atas KA Nusantara, kereta api yang dipakai untuk peluncuran, terdapat koneksi internet yang bisa digunakan untuk demo browsing internet dan kehandalan lainnya dari produk netbook ini.
"Alasan lain mengapa iLight 8300DL diluncurkan di atas KA, sebab kami ingin mendemokan netbook ini bisa memberikan kenyamanan bagi para penggunanya di manapun mereka berada," jelas Anthony setengah berpromosi.
iLight 8300DL dilengkapi dengan kamera 1.3 piksel dengan LCD 8.9 inci. Netbook yang menggunakan prosesor Intel Atom N270 dan memiliki berat 1,1 kg ini telah tersedia Wi-Fi, Adaptor, Modem dan sistim operasi dengan atau tanpa Windows XP Home.
Sejatinya, netbook ini telah beredar di pasaran sekitar satu minggu lalu saat acara IndocomTech 2008. Namun jika ingin membeli, pelanggan masih harus indent. Netbook ION iLight 8300DL dibanderol dengan harga sekitar US$ 439 atau sekitar Rp 5 juta.
www.detikInet.com
Laris Manis, Ponsel Google Terus Dipasok
Ardhi Suryadhi - detikinet
Chicago - HTC tak menyangka kalau G1, ponsel besutannya yang diperkuat dengan sistem operasi Android milik Google, bakal laris manis di pasaran. Hasil ini di luar perkiraan sang produsen.
Alhasil, HTC pun bakal meningkatkan persediaan G1 di pasaran. Sekaligus lebih percaya diri untuk mengejar target memasarkan satu juta G1 dalam empat kuartal.
Target tersebut tentu saja sudah dikatrol karena hasil yang memuaskan dari G1. Sebab sebelumnya, produsen ponsel asal Taiwan hanya mematok target 600 ribu unit.
HTC menjual G1 dengan mengikatnya lewat T-Mobile, selain itu pembeli juga bisa mendapatkannya di toko Wal-Mart. Di kalangan para retailer, harga G1 juga dipatok bervariasi.
Namun di beberapa lokasi ada yang menjualnya di kisaran harga US$ 148,88 atau lebih murah US$ 31,11 dari harga yang dibanderol T-Mobile, US$ 179,99.
Seperti dikutip detikINET dari TG Daily, Rabu (26/11/2008), HTC menegaskan terpaan krisis ekonomi tak mengombang-ambingkan bisnis ponsel miliknya.
Bahkan dilaporkan Digitimes, perusahaan ini malah berencana mengakuisisi perusahaan desain perangkat mobile asal Amerika Serikat.
www.detikInet.com
Chicago - HTC tak menyangka kalau G1, ponsel besutannya yang diperkuat dengan sistem operasi Android milik Google, bakal laris manis di pasaran. Hasil ini di luar perkiraan sang produsen.
Alhasil, HTC pun bakal meningkatkan persediaan G1 di pasaran. Sekaligus lebih percaya diri untuk mengejar target memasarkan satu juta G1 dalam empat kuartal.
Target tersebut tentu saja sudah dikatrol karena hasil yang memuaskan dari G1. Sebab sebelumnya, produsen ponsel asal Taiwan hanya mematok target 600 ribu unit.
HTC menjual G1 dengan mengikatnya lewat T-Mobile, selain itu pembeli juga bisa mendapatkannya di toko Wal-Mart. Di kalangan para retailer, harga G1 juga dipatok bervariasi.
Namun di beberapa lokasi ada yang menjualnya di kisaran harga US$ 148,88 atau lebih murah US$ 31,11 dari harga yang dibanderol T-Mobile, US$ 179,99.
Seperti dikutip detikINET dari TG Daily, Rabu (26/11/2008), HTC menegaskan terpaan krisis ekonomi tak mengombang-ambingkan bisnis ponsel miliknya.
Bahkan dilaporkan Digitimes, perusahaan ini malah berencana mengakuisisi perusahaan desain perangkat mobile asal Amerika Serikat.
www.detikInet.com
Telkomsel Tuding XL Bersaing Tidak Sehat
Achmad Rouzni Noor II - detikinet
Jakarta - Telkomsel menuding kompetitornya, Excelcomindo Pratama (XL), telah melakukan praktik persaingan tidak sehat dengan membakar umbul-umbul milik Telkomsel di Sidikalang, Sumatera Utara.
GM Corporate Communications Telkomsel, Azis Fuedi, dengan berang mengatakan kasus pembakaran ini telah menodai era kompetisi berbasis kualitas layanan yang sedang dikumandangkan pemerintah melalui Peraturan Menkominfo No.12/2008.
"Tingginya investasi dan sengitnya kompetisi di industri selular membuat operator yang tidak siap menjadi salah kaprah sebatas banyak-banyakan materi promosi dan iklan, bukan mengedepankan kualitas layanan," cibirnya dalam siaran pers yang dikutip detikINET, Rabu (26/11/2008).
Tanpa perlu menunggu lama, XL pun langsung bereaksi. Dalam klarifikasinya, Febriati Nadira, Manager Public Relations XL, menyatakan pihaknya telah melakukan pengecekan terhadap softcopy foto yang jadi bukti acuan Telkomsel untuk menuding XL.
Foto itu ternyata diambil pada 12 Januari 2008. "Kami sudah melakukan pengecekan bahwa orang yang terdapat dalam foto tersebut bukan karyawan XL, walaupun yang bersangkutan terlihat menggunakan atribut XL," sanggah Ira, demikian ia biasa dipanggil.
Menurut Ira, berdasarkan fakta di lapangan, para outlet, dealer dan para petugas operator juga berkompetisi sehingga kerap menimbulkan permasalahan. Namun biasanya, masalah bisa langsung dapat diselesaikan di lapangan.
XL juga mengklaim punya foto dan beberapa bukti lain tentang kasus serupa yang telah menimpa pihaknya. "Bahkan hingga tindak kekerasan," sergah Ira.
"Kami sangat menyayangkan karena sebagai pemimpin pasar, Telkomsel tidak melakukan klarifikasi terlebih dahulu. Sebab, kami juga sangat menjunjung tinggi etika persaingan sehat," tandas Ira dalam pernyataan tertulis XL.
Keterangan Foto: VP Telkomsel Area Sumatera Mirza Budiawan (kanan) dan GM Corporate Communications Azis Fuedi memperlihatkan foto-foto pembakaran umbul-umbul Telkomsel oleh pihak XL di Sidikalang, Sumatera Utara.
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Jakarta - Telkomsel menuding kompetitornya, Excelcomindo Pratama (XL), telah melakukan praktik persaingan tidak sehat dengan membakar umbul-umbul milik Telkomsel di Sidikalang, Sumatera Utara.
GM Corporate Communications Telkomsel, Azis Fuedi, dengan berang mengatakan kasus pembakaran ini telah menodai era kompetisi berbasis kualitas layanan yang sedang dikumandangkan pemerintah melalui Peraturan Menkominfo No.12/2008.
"Tingginya investasi dan sengitnya kompetisi di industri selular membuat operator yang tidak siap menjadi salah kaprah sebatas banyak-banyakan materi promosi dan iklan, bukan mengedepankan kualitas layanan," cibirnya dalam siaran pers yang dikutip detikINET, Rabu (26/11/2008).
Tanpa perlu menunggu lama, XL pun langsung bereaksi. Dalam klarifikasinya, Febriati Nadira, Manager Public Relations XL, menyatakan pihaknya telah melakukan pengecekan terhadap softcopy foto yang jadi bukti acuan Telkomsel untuk menuding XL.
Foto itu ternyata diambil pada 12 Januari 2008. "Kami sudah melakukan pengecekan bahwa orang yang terdapat dalam foto tersebut bukan karyawan XL, walaupun yang bersangkutan terlihat menggunakan atribut XL," sanggah Ira, demikian ia biasa dipanggil.
Menurut Ira, berdasarkan fakta di lapangan, para outlet, dealer dan para petugas operator juga berkompetisi sehingga kerap menimbulkan permasalahan. Namun biasanya, masalah bisa langsung dapat diselesaikan di lapangan.
XL juga mengklaim punya foto dan beberapa bukti lain tentang kasus serupa yang telah menimpa pihaknya. "Bahkan hingga tindak kekerasan," sergah Ira.
"Kami sangat menyayangkan karena sebagai pemimpin pasar, Telkomsel tidak melakukan klarifikasi terlebih dahulu. Sebab, kami juga sangat menjunjung tinggi etika persaingan sehat," tandas Ira dalam pernyataan tertulis XL.
Keterangan Foto: VP Telkomsel Area Sumatera Mirza Budiawan (kanan) dan GM Corporate Communications Azis Fuedi memperlihatkan foto-foto pembakaran umbul-umbul Telkomsel oleh pihak XL di Sidikalang, Sumatera Utara.
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Telkom Bangun Fastel di Perbatasan India-Thailand
Achmad Rouzni Noor II - detikinet
Jakarta - Telkom kembali membangun fasilitas telekomunikasi di pulau terpencil yang berbatasan dengan negara tetangga. Salah satunya Pulau Rondo di Samudera Hindia yang berbatasan langsung dengan negara India dan Thailand.
Pulau yang berjarak sekitar 20 mil laut dari Sabang, Aceh, itu, kini telah dilengkapi fasilitas telekomunikasi yang terdiri dari layanan telepon, faksimili dan internet. Fastel ini seluruhnya menggunakan teknologi jaringan nirkabel yang biasa dipakai Flexi.
Pengoperasian fastel ini diuji coba langsung untuk pertama kalinya oleh Danlantamal I Belawan, Laksamana Pertama TNI Arie Sembiring, yang ditandai dengan pembicaraan jarak jauh antara Mako Lantamal Belawan dengan Pos Marinir Pulau Rondo dan Pulau Berhala.
EGM Telkom Divre I Sumatra, Muhammad Awaluddin menyebutkan, pembangunan Fastel Merah Putih di Pulau Rondo merupakan bukti kecintaan Telkom untuk ikut menjaga keutuhan wilayah NKRI dengan melengkapi pulau-pulau terluar yang rawan konflik dengan fasilitas telekomunikasi.
"Kami harapkan ke depannya bisa membangun fasilitas yang sama di pulau-pulau terpencil dan terluar lainnya," ujarnya melalui surat elektronik yang diterima detikINET, Rabu (26/11/2008).
Ditentang Dealer
Sementara itu di lain kesempatan, rencana Telkom yang ingin memberangkatkan para distributor resmi atau authorized dealer produknya ke Turki, justru mendapat tentangan.
"Ini bertentangan dengan spirit nasionalisme karena memboroskan devisa negara," kecam Sutikno Teguh, salah satu distributor resmi kartu prabayar Telkom.
Direktur PT Emslanindo Pratista Mahardika ini pun mengaku telah menyurati petinggi negara untuk meminta agar agenda Gathering Authorized Dealer itu dibatalkan. Namun nampaknya, permintaan Teguh telah diabaikan.
"Sayang sekali Telkom tidak memiliki sense of crisis. Di saat krisis ekonomi seperti ini, Telkom seharusnya mendukung kampanye Visit Indonesia Year 2008 dengan lebih memilih lokasi Indonesia yang belum dikunjungi," gundah Teguh.
Menanggapi hal ini, Vice President Public and Marketing Communication Telkom, Eddy Kurnia, menyatakan agenda keberangkatan yang dibawahi oleh divisi Consumer Market Telkom ini baru sekadar wacana.
"Kalau pun jadi berangkat, ini tujuannya hanya sekadar untuk meretensi para dealer yang telah membantu kami memasarkan produk," pungkas Eddy.
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Diundang SBY ke Jakarta, Obama Kangen Bakso dan Nasi Goreng
Arifin Asydhad - detikNews
Seattle - Percakapan antara Presiden SBY dengan Barack Obama melalui telepon berlangsung hangat dan diselingi canda. Bahkan, SBY sempat tertawa saat Barack Obama mengaku kangen bakso, rambutan, dan nasi goreng.
Dalam percakapan yang berlangsung di ruang 2112 Bandara Internasional Seattle, Senin (24/11/2008) pukul 17.00 waktu setempat, SBY mengundang Obama berkunjung ke Indonesia. SBY mengundang Obama mampir ke Indonesia saat menghadiri KTT APEC di Singapura tahun 2009.
"Ya, ya, saya senang sekali. Saya memang sudah lama ingin rambutan, bakso, dan nasi goreng," kata Obama seperti ditirukan oleh Juru Bicara Kepresidenan Andi Mallarangeng.
Saat berbicara dengan Obama, SBY didampingi dua Juru Bicara Kepresidenan, Andi Mallarangeng dan Dino Patti Djalal, serta ajudan. Menurut Andi, Obama berbicara dalam bahasa Inggris, namun ada beberapa ungkapan yang disampaikan dengan bahasa Indonesia.
Saat mulai pembicaraan misalnya, Obama menanyakan kabar Presiden SBY. "Mr President, apa kabar?" kata Obama seperti ditirukan Andi.
Sementara menurut Dino, dalam pembicaraan itu, Presiden SBY menyinggung bahwa baru saja menghadiri KTT APEC di Lima, Peru, dan KTT G20 di Washington DC. SBY mengatakan kedua forum internasional itu berlangsung baik.
"Tapi hubungan telepon ini bukanlah telepon untuk membahas substansi, tapi ini hanya telepon untuk perkenalan dan telepon untuk memberikan selamat kepada presiden terpilih Barack Obama," jelas Dino.
SBY juga menyampaikan siap bekerja sama dengan Obama dalam mengatasi masalah-masalah internasional, terutama mengenai krisis global. Sementara Obama mengaku gembira karena kerja sama Indonesia dengan AS terjalin dengan baik.
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Bagaimana Memilih Laptop?
Jakarta - Laptop sepertinya sudah bukan menjadi barang mewah lagi. Mereka yang mobilitasnya tinggi dan sering bepergian, memilih laptop sebagai 'teman sejati' yang menemani setiap pekerjaan mereka kemanapun mereka pergi.
Namun tak sedikit konsumen yang bimbang dan kebingungan saat ingin membeli laptop baru mengingat laptop bukanlah barang murah. Terlebih lagi saat ini bermunculan berbagai jenis laptop dengan beragam spesifikasi dan merk, pun harganya bervariasi. Tak jarang pula konsumen membeli laptop dengan spesifikasi yang 'wah' tanpa memikirkan kegunaannya.
Terlepas dari ketersediaan dana, bagaimana memilih laptop yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan? Simak beberapa tips singkat yang diramu detikINET.
1. Tentukan dulu kegunaannya, apakah laptop akan dipakai untuk disain dan gaming, men-develop sistem, atau mobile.
- Jika laptop dipakai untuk tujuan disain dan gaming, sebaiknya Anda memilih spesifikasi laptop dengan menitikberatkan pada kartu VGA (Video Graphics Array) dan memori yang handal. Jika Anda ingin laptop dengan kemampuan lebih tinggi, memilih teknologi multi-core dan arsitektur 64-bit sangat disarankan.
Untuk penggunaan disain grafis ataupun bermain game, sebaiknya pilih laptop dengan VGA yang tinggi kekuatannya dan memori yang besar agar disain dan bermain game terasa lebih 'ringan'. Kartu VGA sendiri berguna untuk menerjemahkan output komputer ke monitor. Sedangkan memori merupakan sebuat alat penyimpan data digital sementara yang biasanya mempunyai kapasitas ukuran berdasarkan standard bit digital yaitu 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB dan seterusnya (kelipatan dua).
- Untuk developing, biasanya dibutuhkan software develop yang membutuhkan resource tinggi. Anda bisa memilih laptop dengan mempertimbangkan prosesor dan memori dengan spesifikasi tinggi agar bisa mengimbangi perkembangan piranti lunak dan developing tools yang kian hari kian 'rakus' memori. Teknologi multi-core dan arsitektur 64-bit juga disarankan.
- Untuk mobile, Anda bisa menekankan pilihan pada umur baterai, berat laptop, ukuran layar, serta beberapa fitur internal konektifitas seperti wifi, bluetooth, IrDA, NetworkCard, Modem.
2. Terlepas dari pemilihan penggunaan, beberapa yang harus dipertimbangkan dalam memilih laptop adalah soal besar layar, berat laptop dan umur baterai.
Jika Anda akan sering memakai laptop di perjalanan, sebaiknya pilih laptop yang ringan, dengan ukuran layar yang tidak terlalu besar agar tidak kesulitan membawanya.
Umur baterai juga patut dipertimbangkan. Umumnya baterai laptop paling tidak bisa bertahan 2 hingga 3 jam tanpa terhubung ke adapter. Jika Anda ingin menghemat penggunaan baterai, matikan fungsi konektifitas seperti Wifi atau Bluetooth karena fungsi tersebut akan memperbanyak konsumsi baterai.
3. Pertimbangkan layanan purna jualnya.
Saat hendak membeli laptop, jangan lupa untuk mempertimbangkan layanan purna jualnya mulai dari gerai service (banyak atau tidak, mudah dijangkau atau tidak), ketersediaan spare parts serta harga jual kembali. Disarankan, jangan membeli laptop yang spare parts-nya sulit dicari.
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Namun tak sedikit konsumen yang bimbang dan kebingungan saat ingin membeli laptop baru mengingat laptop bukanlah barang murah. Terlebih lagi saat ini bermunculan berbagai jenis laptop dengan beragam spesifikasi dan merk, pun harganya bervariasi. Tak jarang pula konsumen membeli laptop dengan spesifikasi yang 'wah' tanpa memikirkan kegunaannya.
Terlepas dari ketersediaan dana, bagaimana memilih laptop yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan? Simak beberapa tips singkat yang diramu detikINET.
1. Tentukan dulu kegunaannya, apakah laptop akan dipakai untuk disain dan gaming, men-develop sistem, atau mobile.
- Jika laptop dipakai untuk tujuan disain dan gaming, sebaiknya Anda memilih spesifikasi laptop dengan menitikberatkan pada kartu VGA (Video Graphics Array) dan memori yang handal. Jika Anda ingin laptop dengan kemampuan lebih tinggi, memilih teknologi multi-core dan arsitektur 64-bit sangat disarankan.
Untuk penggunaan disain grafis ataupun bermain game, sebaiknya pilih laptop dengan VGA yang tinggi kekuatannya dan memori yang besar agar disain dan bermain game terasa lebih 'ringan'. Kartu VGA sendiri berguna untuk menerjemahkan output komputer ke monitor. Sedangkan memori merupakan sebuat alat penyimpan data digital sementara yang biasanya mempunyai kapasitas ukuran berdasarkan standard bit digital yaitu 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB dan seterusnya (kelipatan dua).
- Untuk developing, biasanya dibutuhkan software develop yang membutuhkan resource tinggi. Anda bisa memilih laptop dengan mempertimbangkan prosesor dan memori dengan spesifikasi tinggi agar bisa mengimbangi perkembangan piranti lunak dan developing tools yang kian hari kian 'rakus' memori. Teknologi multi-core dan arsitektur 64-bit juga disarankan.
- Untuk mobile, Anda bisa menekankan pilihan pada umur baterai, berat laptop, ukuran layar, serta beberapa fitur internal konektifitas seperti wifi, bluetooth, IrDA, NetworkCard, Modem.
2. Terlepas dari pemilihan penggunaan, beberapa yang harus dipertimbangkan dalam memilih laptop adalah soal besar layar, berat laptop dan umur baterai.
Jika Anda akan sering memakai laptop di perjalanan, sebaiknya pilih laptop yang ringan, dengan ukuran layar yang tidak terlalu besar agar tidak kesulitan membawanya.
Umur baterai juga patut dipertimbangkan. Umumnya baterai laptop paling tidak bisa bertahan 2 hingga 3 jam tanpa terhubung ke adapter. Jika Anda ingin menghemat penggunaan baterai, matikan fungsi konektifitas seperti Wifi atau Bluetooth karena fungsi tersebut akan memperbanyak konsumsi baterai.
3. Pertimbangkan layanan purna jualnya.
Saat hendak membeli laptop, jangan lupa untuk mempertimbangkan layanan purna jualnya mulai dari gerai service (banyak atau tidak, mudah dijangkau atau tidak), ketersediaan spare parts serta harga jual kembali. Disarankan, jangan membeli laptop yang spare parts-nya sulit dicari.
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Komputer jinjing
Komputer jinjing (populer dalam bahasa Inggris: laptop, notebook, atau powerbook) adalah komputer bergerak yang berukuran relatif kecil dan ringan, beratnya berkisar dari 1-6 kg, tergantung ukuran, bahan, dan spesifikasi laptop tersebut.
Sumber daya komputer jinjing berasal dari baterai atau adaptor A/C yang dapat digunakan untuk mengisi ulang baterai dan menyalakan laptop itu sendiri. Baterai laptop pada umumnya dapat bertahan sekitar 1 hingga 6 jam sebelum akhirnya habis, tergantung dari cara pemakaian, spesifikasi, dan ukuran baterai.
Sebagai komputer pribadi, laptop memiliki fungsi yang sama dengan komputer destop (desktop computers) pada umumnya. Komponen yang terdapat di dalamnya sama persis dengan komponen pada destop, hanya saja ukurannya diperkecil, dijadikan lebih ringan, lebih tidak panas, dan lebih hemat daya. Komputer jinjing kebanyakan menggunakan layar LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) berukuran 10 inci hingga 17 inci tergantung dari ukuran laptop itu sendiri. Selain itu, papan ketik yang terdapat pada laptop juga kadang-kadang dilengkapi dengan papan sentuh yang berfungsi sebagai "pengganti" tetikus. Papan ketik dan tetikus tambahan dapat dipasang melalui soket USB maupun PS/2 jika tersedia.
Berbeda dengan komputer destop, komputer jinjing memiliki komponen pendukung yang didesain secara khusus untuk mengakomodasi sifat komputer jinjing yang portabel. Sifat utama yang dimiliki oleh komponen penyusun laptop adalah ukuran yang kecil, hemat konsumsi energi, dan efisien. Komputer jinjing biasanya berharga lebih mahal, tergantung dari merek dan spesifikasi komponen penyusunnya, walaupun demikian harga komputer jinjing pun semakin mendekati destop seiring dengan semakin tingginya tingkat permintaan konsumen.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Tips & Tricks
3 Langkah Mengaktifkan Webcam di Skype
Jakarta - Menelepon lewat internet dengan memanfaatkan media PC saat ini menjadi salah satu alternatif komunikasi yang murah meriah. Skype adalah salah satu solusi populer yang banyak digunakan untuk bertelepon via internet.
Skype adalah sebuah program komunikasi VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) dengan teknologi P2P (peer to peer). Program ini dapat di-download secara bebas di internet secara gratis.
Bagi Anda yang suka ngobrol (chatting) sambil liat-liatan alias melihat langsung lawan bicara layaknya video call, Anda bisa memanfaatkan fitur webcam yang ada di Skype. Bagaimana mengaktifkan webcam di Skype? Simak tipsnya, pastikan Anda login terlebih dahulu sebelum melakukan konfigurasi.
1. Klik menu Tools pada Skype, lalu pilih Options.
2. Pada window Options, klik button "Video Settings" yang ada di sebelah kiri window. Atur settingan webcam sesuai keinginan Anda. Pastikan Anda telah mengaktifkan menu Enable Skype Video.
3. Jika ingin mengubah setingan kamera, seperti brigtness, contrast, klik tab Webcam Settings setelah itu klik Apply.
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Jakarta - Menelepon lewat internet dengan memanfaatkan media PC saat ini menjadi salah satu alternatif komunikasi yang murah meriah. Skype adalah salah satu solusi populer yang banyak digunakan untuk bertelepon via internet.
Skype adalah sebuah program komunikasi VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) dengan teknologi P2P (peer to peer). Program ini dapat di-download secara bebas di internet secara gratis.
Bagi Anda yang suka ngobrol (chatting) sambil liat-liatan alias melihat langsung lawan bicara layaknya video call, Anda bisa memanfaatkan fitur webcam yang ada di Skype. Bagaimana mengaktifkan webcam di Skype? Simak tipsnya, pastikan Anda login terlebih dahulu sebelum melakukan konfigurasi.
1. Klik menu Tools pada Skype, lalu pilih Options.
2. Pada window Options, klik button "Video Settings" yang ada di sebelah kiri window. Atur settingan webcam sesuai keinginan Anda. Pastikan Anda telah mengaktifkan menu Enable Skype Video.
3. Jika ingin mengubah setingan kamera, seperti brigtness, contrast, klik tab Webcam Settings setelah itu klik Apply.
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Sleman Develop Potato Gronola
(SLEMAN KEMBANGKAN KENTANG GRONOLA)
Sleman regency, which have plateau sufficient potential to develop the type of crops or vegetables that can not be developed in other regions. Yesterday morning, groups sembodo Cangkringan Ngentak village in Sleman, the results indicate to the type of potato with granola. This type of potato have rounded shape and can only be planted in the medium or 400 to 700 meters.
Wilayah kabupaten sleman yang miliki dataran tinggi cukup potensial untuk dikembangkan jenis tanaman atau sayauran yang tidak dapat dikembangkan didaerah lain. Pagi tadi, kelompok tani sembodo di desa ngentak cangkringan sleman, menunjukkan hasil dalam membudidayakan kentang dengan jenis granola. Kentang jenis ini mempunyai bentuk bulat dan hanya dapat ditanam di dataran medium atau 400 hingga 700 meter.
In a symbolic success in the cultivation of potato granola show that the harvest is done by the head office of Agriculture and Forestry Sleman, Ir. Riyadi Martoyo accompanied by the head of field crops and Horticulture, IR. Ambarwati.
Secara simbolis kesuksesan budidaya kentang granola di tunjukkan dengan panen yang dilakukan oleh kepala dinas Pertanian dan kehutanan sleman, Ir. Riyadi Martoyo didampingi oleh kepala bidang tanaman pangan dan holtikulturan, IR. Ambarwati.
Presented by Riyadi, Cangkringan region that has enough high plains is suitable for the development of this type of potato.
Disampaikan oleh Riyadi, wilayah cangkringan yang memiliki dataran cukup tinggi sangat cocok untuk pengembangan kentang jenis ini.
From the economic side, potato farmers who develop this type of Granola will have a significant advantage. Meanwhile, for maintenance, in one hectare needed cost 20 to 25 million. Within 3 months, potato farmers get this result up to 20 tons per hectare.
Dari sisi ekonomis, petani yang mengembangkan kentang jenis Granola ini akan memiliki keuntungan yang cukup. Sementara itu untuk pemeliharaan, dalam satu hektar dibutuhkan biaya 20 hingga 25 juta. Dalam waktu 3 bulan, petani kentang ini mendapatkan hasil hingga 20 ton perhektar.
Because the development of the potato is not the usual type, the groups of their own admitted quite difficult in the procurement of the seeds. However, from the profits or the results obtained, they recognize good enough.
Karena pengembangan kentang ini bukan dari jenis yang biasa, maka dari kelompok tani sendiri mengaku cukup sulit dalam pengadaan benih. Namun demikian, dari sisi keuntungan atau hasil yang didapat, mereka mengakui cukup bagus.
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