ReactOS is a computer operating system intended to be binary-compatible with application software and device drivers made for Microsoft Windows NT versions 5.x and up (Windows 2000 and its successors). It is composed entirely of free software, by means of a complete clean room reverse engineering process. Although the project is in the alpha development…
Month: February 2008
xinetd
In computer networking, xinetd, the eXtended InterNET Daemon, is an open-source daemon which runs on many Unix systems and manages Internet-based connectivity. It offers a more secure extension to or version of inetd, the Internet daemon. xinetd features access control mechanisms such as TCP Wrapper ACLs, extensive logging capabilities, and the ability to make services…
Google to ISO: Say no to OOXML
Google has called for ISO member bodies to reject Microsoft’s Office Open XML document format during the upcoming voting period. According to Google, OOXML is unnecessary and suffers from technical flaws. read more | digg story
IBM launches New “System z10” Mainframe
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the System z10 mainframe to help clients create a new enterprise data center. The system z10 is designed from the ground up to help dramatically increase data center efficiency by significantly improving performance and reducing power, cooling costs, and floor space requirements. It offers unmatched levels of security and automates…
Leading ISVs Announce Support for Windows Server 2008
Hundreds of ISVs are developing business applications to support the new platform. REDMOND, Wash. — Feb. 26, 2008 — Hundreds of independent software vendors (ISVs) including BEA Systems Inc., CA, Citrix Systems Inc., Epicor Software Corp., Quest Software Inc. and Symantec Corp., are demonstrating overwhelming support for the Windows Server 2008 operating system in anticipation…
Maybank Announces Retirement of President and CEO
Appointment of Dato’ Sri Abdul Wahid Omar As Successor Maybank Group wishes to announce the retirement of its President and Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Amirsham A. Aziz, aged 57, effective 30 June 2008. Consequent to this, the Group is pleased to announce that it has obtained approval from Bank Negara Malaysia for the appointment of…
