Monday, April 07, 2003

Analog cellular tossed by the wayside...
Analog cellular being phased out by carriers, suppliers
AT&T Wireless, one of the two primary supporters of low-speed 19.2Kbps network, will discontinue its service as of June 2004, according to a spokesperson. [InfoWorld]

I guess I chose the perfect time to upgrade to GPRS.

 
9:09:27 PM   

Server 2003 Key leaked...
Windows key leak threatens mass piracy. A key code for installing Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 leaks onto the Internet, a loss that could lead to rampant piracy of the software. [CNET News.com]

Obviously one of the requirements for working at Microsoft isn't signing a NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement).

 
8:46:04 PM   

Adobe to offern new versions of PDF format...
Adobe divides to conquer. The software maker hopes to boost its PDF document format with new versions of Acrobat for ordinary office workers and power users. [CNET News.com]

As if it's not confusing enough for us design professionals? How about coming up with 1 standard first.

 
6:37:06 AM   

Upgrade your Apache server now...

Apache urges update ahead of DoS risk alert.
Details of the problem, discovered by security outfit iDefense, are to be made available later today. [The Register]

Wow! Somebody who actually know's to warn then send the disclose the details of the problem before it can be exploited. How refreshing. You think Microsoft is listening?

 
6:34:07 AM