Articles by Jack M. Germain

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Uphill Road for Linux Cell Phones

Telecommunications industry analysts have been evangelizing the arrival of cell phones running on the Linux operating system for the last few years. The sermonizing has recently reached a fevered pitch in some quarters The message, they say, is undeniable -- the Linux operating system is on its way as a full-powered alternative to the Windows Mobil...

FUTURE WATCH

2007: Biometrics Grows, Storage Shrinks, 'Free' Disappears

Making New Year predictions about technology requires a very polished crystal ball Eric Openshaw, principal and leader of Deloitte Consulting's technology, media, and telecommunications practice in the U.S., offers some sobering insights into the world of consumer technology, providing details about a few of the most significant trends he sees taki...

CASE STUDY

Rackspace: A Study in Fanatical Customer Support

Founded in 1998 in San Antonio, Rackspace started as a managed hosting company for small businesses. Today, it includes Fortune 500 firms in its customer Rolodex, as well. However, just as when it first opened its doors, Rackspace offers no add-on services such as hardware sales or phone company services to supplement its bottom line When Rackspace...

Vista and the Future of OS Security, Part 2

The pending January release of Windows Vista raises questions about the security benefits of using one operating system over another Part 1 of this two-part series outlines the relative attractiveness of operating systems to hackers and other criminals. This second installment looks at the security "hardness" of popular operating systems in the fac...

TurboLinux Device May Jump-Start OS Migration

TurboLinux last week announced the release of a palm-sized USB device that comes with the firm's FUJI operating system embedded in its 4 GB flash memory Called "Wizpy," the device will allow users to run the Linux OS on any computer....

Solid-State PCs: Computing's Next Horizon

Coming to computer stores in the not-too-distant future will be a new type of PC. It will not have a hard drive, and the operating system will be burned onto a chip, making malware manipulations and viruses problems of the past This trend toward solid-state PCs is being driven, in part, bysecurity concerns and a push to converge operating systems t...

Vista and the Future of OS Security, Part 1

The planned release of Vista at the end of January has provoked a great deal of speculation about its expected impact on hackers. Vulnerabilities in Windows and its related Office suite of applications have been the primary targets of hackers and criminal data seekers for years Microsoft claims that Vista will offer completely new, more secure core...

Linux Security: A Big Edge Over Windows

As consumers experiment with the Linux operating system and consider switching from Windows, the first carryover they expect to find is applications for virus and spyware protection. However, few exist because Linux does not need them Nearly all Linux distributions bundle a firewall package, but they don't include other intrusion protection softwar...

OPINION

Crossing the OS Divide With Linux

Linux is fast becoming my operating system of choice because it lacks the software bloat and high overhead plaguing both Microsoft andApple computing. Those words do not come easily to me. I have been a devout Windows user from the early days I began experimenting with Linux distributions several weeks ago, trying a variety of Live CD sessions. Liv...

What Flavors of Linux Work Best for You?

Linux has long been a contender in the corporate world to Windows. In addition, consumer interest is on the rise for this free, open source alternative to Windows or the Macintosh OS In the days before the graphical user interface (GUI), which was first made popular by Apple and then cloned by Microsoft., the computing world was ruled by the comma...

Is Now the Time to Move to Linux?

Your next operating system move could be to one of the half-dozen most popular free Linux desktop versions instead of to Microsoft Windows Vista. With these versions, you would not have to perform a risky software upgrade, nor would you have to settle for a watered-down Vista option if your new computer were underpowered The Linux operating system ...

PRODUCT REVIEW

Nine Great GPS Gadgets for Holiday Giving

Whether for business or family fun, everybody takes road trips. When traveling to unfamiliar turf, nothing can make the trip more enjoyable than not getting lost. Traditional Global Positioning Software (GPS) has come a long way. A modern GPS device is something no traveler should leave home -- or office -- without Today's hottest GPS devices come ...

PRODUCT REVIEW

Ubuntu Linux Is an Ideal Windows Replacement

Can you use a reliable, free operating system that can run on new or older computers? How about an operating system that comes packed with hundreds of software programs? Do you want to try out a fully functional OS that runs in a live CD session and can coexist with Windows or Mac operating systems on a dual-boot hard drive installation? The Linux ...

Grisoft Upgrades AVG Linux Security Products

Grisoft recently released several new versions of its AVG antivirus software for GNU/Linux and FreeBSD open source platforms The latest upgrade adds more features to the existing support for GNU/Linux users and provides first-time support for FreeBSD users....

PRODUCT REVIEW

Best High-Tech Stocking Stuffers of 2006

Holiday gift buying has never been more exciting. Portability has gone wild this year, and a stunning array of innovative audio and video devices have appeared that let us carry our music, movies and television programs anywhere After reviewing dozens of the hottest products, we settled on seven of the coolest devices as our top picks....

'Tis the Season for Portable Multimedia Laptops

Gone are the days when laptop computers were well-traveled -- but temporary -- replacements for a more powerful desktop computer. Currently, buyers are hard-pressed to narrow their purchasing options to just a few choices. Powerful alternatives abound, making this time of year one of the best for upgrading to the latest portable multimedia desktop replacements...

The Risky Business of Online Stock Trading

Online securities trading was a big fad a few years ago, but some of the major players disappeared from the scene after the dot-com fallout. However, many do-it-from-home traders cannot resist the Internet's speed and convenience, and there are still plenty of firms to accommodate them Although some major brokerage companies swore they would never ...

PRODUCT REVIEW

Nokia E62 Smartphone: Ideal PDA-Plus-Cell Replacement

Tired of lugging around both an out-of-date cell phone and a wireless-impaired PDA? Haven't found a smartphone that is classy enough to do both jobs? Check out the Nokia E62, which is available exclusively in the U.S. from Cingular Wireless. The Nokia E62's e-mail, Web-surfing and document-reading features are definitely best of breed, and its phone connections are loud and clear...

Check Point Releases Mobile Security Software

Check Point announced Friday the availability of SecureClient Mobile, software that provides VPN (virtual private network) security for Windows-based handheld devices SecureClient Mobile offers uninterrupted connectivity and security between cellular and WiFi networks, even when the mobile link is temporarily lost by roaming between signal location...

New Spy Sweeper Includes Sophos AntiVirus Component

Webroot Software this week announced the availability of Spy Sweeper with Antivirus, a new product developed in partnership with software vendor Sophos Webroot produces anti-spyware products for consumers, enterprises and small-to-medium businesses....

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