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Preston Gralla: Bing Maps: Microsoft finally beats Google at its own game
The beta of the latest version of Bing Maps is out, and if it’s tweaked properly, it will clearly be the best mapping site available. This may well be a first: Microsoft is on target, for the first time, to roll out a Web-based service that bests Google. I have details and screenshots in my blog.
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Seth H. Weintraub: Google Public DNS offers speed, few features
Today Google released its very own DNS service. As someone with an on again off again relationship with OpenDNS, I am intrigued.
Enterprise Innovation: Security sells: leverage your security program to boost sales
In today’s competitive environment, with the increasing need to show a unique value proposition, a stellar information security program can offer a company a unique differentiator to discuss with their prospective customers. Security tactics are often viewed as a must-do line item to check off the list, not as a competitive advantage. Well, I’d like to change that mindset.
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: Red Hat Linux without the Red Hat
If you like Red Hat Linux, but you’d rather not pay Red Hat’s prices, boy, do some other companies want to talk to you.
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Seth H. Weintraub: Google Dictionary makes its debut
New Google services are coming fast and furious these days. Today, amongst other things, Google released its Dictionary project. It is pretty much what you’d expect: You look up a word, and Google gives you definitions from various trusted sources.
IT News Podcast: Microsoft to patch IE flaw
In today’s podcast: Microsoft to patch IE flaw; PCs sales rebound; and judge throws out data breach complaint.
Shark Tank: Bank error in your favor, collect $100,000
It’s the 1980s, automation is just arriving at this small suburban bank, and there are still a few problems with the security system.
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Computerworld’s Salary Survey: What’s your earning power?
How does your salary compare with your peers? Computerworld’s 24th Annual Salary Survey will feature the latest IT salary trends and advice on where to find the best-paying jobs. This year’s survey participants can enter a drawing to win one of 10 new 8GB Apple iPod Nanos. The drawing is open to legal U.S. residents, age 18 or older. Take our annual Salary Survey today!
Nominate your world-class company
Is your IT department great place to work? Our 17th annual “Best Places to Work in IT” special report and listing will honor 100 organizations that offer great benefits, salaries and opportunities for training and advancement, as well as provide interesting projects and a flexible and diverse work environment.
Computerworld’s Salary Survey: What’s your earning power?
How does your salary compare with your peers? Computerworld’s 24th Annual Salary Survey will feature the latest IT salary trends and advice on where to find the best-paying jobs. This year’s survey participants can enter a drawing to win one of 10 new 8GB Apple iPod Nanos. The drawing is open to legal U.S. residents, age 18 or older. Take our annual Salary Survey today!
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SHARK BAIT OF THE DAY
Twitter’s dirty laundry
Despite often being a waste of time, Twitter does has value, such as providing Iranians with an outlet during this past summer’s elections. Turns out Twitter can be used to keep you apprised of more domestic developments as well …
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