In today’s world we generally think of operating systems as Windows, Mac and Linux but things are starting to change as we see the Internet the focus of all of our computing. This week to further the idea that the Internet browser is the operating system of the future, Microsoft announced “Gazelle” the Internet browser of the future. Read more »
Archive for February, 2009
Gazelle the OS/Internet Browser of tomorrow
Under: Cloud Computing
Tags: Gazelle, Internet Browser, Internet Explorer, Malware, Microsoft Research, Security
Short URL: http://www.osattack.com/FIq
Malware distributors are targeting YouTube
Malware is always on the increase regardless of security companies trying everything they can to stop it. One of the newest methods of “delivery” is YouTube videos with links to malware infecting websites. Read more »
Under: Malware
Tags: Codecs, Digg, Malware, Video Annotations, YouTube
Short URL: http://www.osattack.com/lHX
Palm webOS webcast shows just how easy developing for the platform is
This video is from the webcast Palm CTO Mitch Allen did this week on the Palm Pre and webOS detailing application development and the SDK. For most people this video is going to be pretty boring but if you are interested in developing for the Pre it is esential viewing. Read more »
Windows 7 beta testers are not shy about sending reports
One of the most annoying things with beta testing is having your feedback ignored. Whether you are testing for a big company, small company or even a friend the last thing you want is your time to be wasted. I have to admit that in my testing for Microsoft in the past I had some very good feedback from them and knew that they took reports seriously. Read more »
Under: Windows 7
Tags: Beta, Bug Submission, Feedback, Microsoft, Testing, Windows 7
Short URL: http://www.osattack.com/uRW
Mac OS 7 gets installed to an iPhone
System 7 or “Mac OS 7″ is the latest legacy OS on a cell phone thanks to the guys at Mac OS iPhone. It is pretty surprising that every geek with a lot of time on their hands is deciding the coolest thing to do right now is install legacy operating systems to cell phones. Read more »
Tags: Apple, Cell Phone, Install, iPhone, Mac OS 7, Smartphone, System 7, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, X11
Short URL: http://www.osattack.com/GYE
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