XP Mode has been hailed within the Microsoft channel as a potentially effective carrot for enticing small businesses to upgrade to Windows 7, but reports of glitches in XP Mode suggest that it might not be easy to use.
The CRN Test Center recently ran into problems after installing XP Mode and Virtual PC on a machine with a verified AMD-V virtualization processor. Although the Test Center found that the issue can be solved by upgrading the BIOS to the latest version, small businesses might not have the time or resources to find their way out of the mess, according to some solution providers.
Frank Ballatore, President and CEO, New England Computer Group, a Connecticut-based company, has been using XP Mode as a selling point in conversations with customers that were scared off by the application compatibility that dogged Windows Vista. While Ballatore doesn't expect XP Mode glitches to impact many customers, he acknowledges that they could have an impact on some.
Chris Rue, CEO, Black Warrior Technology, Alabama-based solution provider, has run into a hardware compatibility issue with XP Mode running on an Intel Pentium D processor, but chalks this up to the fact that XP Mode is still in release candidate stage.
Rue sees XP Mode as a positive sign that shows Microsoft is well aware of the difficulties users faced with Vista and is doing everything in its power to address them.
"For vendors, backward compatibility can be a bad thing because it gives people wiggle room to stick with what they have," Rue said. "One of the biggest barriers to upgrades is when a previous product is good enough, so anything that XP Mode can do to sooth people's Windows 7 upgrade fears is a positive."
Microsoft says XP Mode, a virtual Windows XP SP3 environment running under Windows Virtual PC, will deliver the best experience on new hardware. XP Mode requires PCs with at least 2GB RAM and 15GB free hard drive space, and it only runs on virtualization-enabled processors from Intel and AMD.
Upgrading hardware may be a tough sell for recession-weary companies, and Microsoft will need to iron out the technical glitches in the XP Mode. But overall, XP Mode is a promising sign that Microsoft is committed to the notion of backward compatibility, says Andrew Kretzer, Director, Sales and marketing, Bold Data Technology, California-based system builder.
"Whether XP Mode will be enough to get people to upgrade remains to be seen, but this is definitely the right way to deal with the issue of backward compatibility," said Kretzer. "There will be glitches, as there always are with any new software solution, but this sort of backward compatibility will only get robust as time goes on."
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Networking addicts,beware of KOOBFACE
If you have been getting tempting messages with video links in your account in social networking sites such as facebook,twitter,myspace bebo,freindster and hi5,beware.Any attempt to download the promised video will make you another victim of koobface,a worm could steal critical and personal information from your computer.
The government's India Computer Emergency Responce Team has warned that koobface,a play on the name of social networking site Facebook,comes with an enticing tagline and spreads by spamming the contacts of victim on networking sites. With more than 3 million members of facebook alone in India,koobface's potential for wreaking havoc on the countries's computer systems is immense.
Typically,koobface victims get a message from one of their contacts inviting them to click on a video link. The link leads you to a site mimicking the video sharing site,youtube.Once there,you are asked whether you want to download a software needed to watch the video.If you click 'yes',the worm get activated,leaving your computer vulnerable. The worm not only distrupts your internet experience by sending your searches on engines like google elsewhere and return
garbled replies,it also steals data that may have been left in your computer's memory.
If you do or have already been koobfaced the only way to protect your machine is to delete all files that have been added by the worm.Internet users have also been advised to install and maintain updated antivirus software,as also a desktop firewall. while you may not be able to notice the worm rummaging through your electronic files searching for personal data,including
passwords,the visible signs of the worm would show up on your internet browsing where you would get abnormal results to your searches and be misdirected to other sites.
The government's India Computer Emergency Responce Team has warned that koobface,a play on the name of social networking site Facebook,comes with an enticing tagline and spreads by spamming the contacts of victim on networking sites. With more than 3 million members of facebook alone in India,koobface's potential for wreaking havoc on the countries's computer systems is immense.
Typically,koobface victims get a message from one of their contacts inviting them to click on a video link. The link leads you to a site mimicking the video sharing site,youtube.Once there,you are asked whether you want to download a software needed to watch the video.If you click 'yes',the worm get activated,leaving your computer vulnerable. The worm not only distrupts your internet experience by sending your searches on engines like google elsewhere and return
garbled replies,it also steals data that may have been left in your computer's memory.
If you do or have already been koobfaced the only way to protect your machine is to delete all files that have been added by the worm.Internet users have also been advised to install and maintain updated antivirus software,as also a desktop firewall. while you may not be able to notice the worm rummaging through your electronic files searching for personal data,including
passwords,the visible signs of the worm would show up on your internet browsing where you would get abnormal results to your searches and be misdirected to other sites.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
IE7Pro 2 Lets You Pause and Resume Downloads
The very popular Internet Explorer add-on, IE7Pro, has just released a big update. The new IE7Pro 2 offers many new features, most notably, a download manager! The download manager displays your downloads in a separate window, similar to Firefox, but the IE7Pro 2 download manager also offers a "Pause" option to start and stop your downloads. The download manager stays in the system tray, and by default, is always running (although you can change this setting). Even if your browser is closed, the download manager will continue to download the files you requested. You can even pause your downloads, shut down your computer, then resume them next time you boot up and go online!Other new features in the update are increased stability, 64-bit support, and the addition of a hotkey (CTRL+M) to minimize IE windows to tray icon. Of course, all of IE7 Pro's great features remain, which include Tabbed Browsing Management, Spell Check, Inline Search, Auto Fill Form, Super Drag Drop, Crash Recovery, Proxy Switcher, Mouse Gesture, Tab History Browser, Web Accelerator, User Agent Switcher, Webpage Capturer, AD Blocker, Flash Block, Greasemonkey like User Scripts platform, User Plug-ins, MiniDM, Google sponsored search and more.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 launched
It protects PCs from Viruses and worms, Spyware and Trojans, Hijacking and botnets
Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions has announced the launch of Kaspersky Internet Security 2009.
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 is a new generation product designed to protect home users from all types of security threat. Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 – the all-in-one security solution that offers a worry-free computing environment for you and your family and has everything you need for a safe and secure Internet experience.
Version 2009 products combine the benefits of Kaspersky Lab's new anti virus engine, with its dramatically improved scanning speeds, and cutting-edge HIPS technology to block new malicious programs even before signatures have been added to the anti virus databases.
Tens of millions of people worldwide currently use the version 7.0 personal products launched last year. Kaspersky products have consistently scored highly in independent tests and offer market-leading protection and reliability. Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 is based on the very latest developments in security technologies. The new interface provides clear and comprehensive information on protection status and any action to be taken.
Alexander Gnatusin, Director of Channel, SA Kaspersky Labs Asia said, "Kaspersky's products are well know in the Indian Market; besides they are very light, easy to install, has small size of update and not less when 10 updates of anti virus database per day, which can be installed even on old computer with small size of memory or non speedy CPU. Kaspersky's products become very popular all around the World and India isn't an exception in this trend. It's a right time to launch Kaspersky Internet Security single user box, market is ready for this step. Kaspersky became like trend setter in Security solution market and these reflects on prices Pan India, market strategies of competitors, channel programs and etc. It's right time to do next step in market development".
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 also includes a virtual keyboard that enables users to enter logins and passwords safely. Moreover, Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 prevents the theft of data transferred via secure connections (HTTPS, SSL) and can remove all traces of a user's Internet activity (temporary files, cookies, etc.).
The components included in earlier product versions, such as the firewall, heuristic analyzer, parental control module and anti-spam module have all been enhanced and upgraded. The product interfaces have also been redesigned, making them more transparent to beginners and more experienced users alike. The new products include an automated application mode: these results in the best options being chosen without the user being bothered by requests for action. Information about protection status and any actions which need to be taken is also presented in a clearer form.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 is developed in line with the system requirements for Windows Vista and are fully compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the operating system.
Price & Availability: 1-User Kaspersky Internet Security is being targeted for end-customer purchase. The MRP is Rs. 990.00. All channels pan-India will carry this product.
Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions has announced the launch of Kaspersky Internet Security 2009.
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 is a new generation product designed to protect home users from all types of security threat. Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 – the all-in-one security solution that offers a worry-free computing environment for you and your family and has everything you need for a safe and secure Internet experience.
Version 2009 products combine the benefits of Kaspersky Lab's new anti virus engine, with its dramatically improved scanning speeds, and cutting-edge HIPS technology to block new malicious programs even before signatures have been added to the anti virus databases.
Tens of millions of people worldwide currently use the version 7.0 personal products launched last year. Kaspersky products have consistently scored highly in independent tests and offer market-leading protection and reliability. Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 is based on the very latest developments in security technologies. The new interface provides clear and comprehensive information on protection status and any action to be taken.
Alexander Gnatusin, Director of Channel, SA Kaspersky Labs Asia said, "Kaspersky's products are well know in the Indian Market; besides they are very light, easy to install, has small size of update and not less when 10 updates of anti virus database per day, which can be installed even on old computer with small size of memory or non speedy CPU. Kaspersky's products become very popular all around the World and India isn't an exception in this trend. It's a right time to launch Kaspersky Internet Security single user box, market is ready for this step. Kaspersky became like trend setter in Security solution market and these reflects on prices Pan India, market strategies of competitors, channel programs and etc. It's right time to do next step in market development".
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 also includes a virtual keyboard that enables users to enter logins and passwords safely. Moreover, Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 prevents the theft of data transferred via secure connections (HTTPS, SSL) and can remove all traces of a user's Internet activity (temporary files, cookies, etc.).
The components included in earlier product versions, such as the firewall, heuristic analyzer, parental control module and anti-spam module have all been enhanced and upgraded. The product interfaces have also been redesigned, making them more transparent to beginners and more experienced users alike. The new products include an automated application mode: these results in the best options being chosen without the user being bothered by requests for action. Information about protection status and any actions which need to be taken is also presented in a clearer form.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 is developed in line with the system requirements for Windows Vista and are fully compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the operating system.
Price & Availability: 1-User Kaspersky Internet Security is being targeted for end-customer purchase. The MRP is Rs. 990.00. All channels pan-India will carry this product.
Global IT security market to grow 15pc
The global IT security market (includes security software & security appliances) is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 15.5 percent through 2012 from 2008.
Shooting rate of Internet adoption across the world and rising threats on Internet (such as malware, spam and hack attacks) are bolstering the demand for IT security solutions. Moreover, IT security attacks are becoming becoming increasingly sophisticated, requiring continuous monitoring and updating the existing IT security solutions, says "Global IT Security Market Forecast to 2012, a report by RNCOS.
The report provides an overview on the current and future scenario of the world IT security market. It studies the global IT security market into two segments: Security Appliances and Security Software. The research also details on various ongoing and emerging trends in the global IT security market, thus helping the IT security vendors to identify opportunities.
Key FindingsThe global IT security market (includes security software & security appliances) is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 15.5 percent through 2012 from 2008.
The increasing number of IT security attacks, ongoing vulnerability discoveries, and the need for companies to comply with new legislations are fostering the growth of global IT security market.
Among the security appliances market, UTM (Unified threat management) will grow rapidly at a forecasted CAGR of nearly 34 percent, followed by IDS/IPS.
The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to account for the majority of IT security solutions market by 2012.Rapidly growing Internet adoption and surging demand for IT-enabled business solutions in emerging markets like India, China and GCC have made these destinations lucrative for IT security development.
Shooting rate of Internet adoption across the world and rising threats on Internet (such as malware, spam and hack attacks) are bolstering the demand for IT security solutions. Moreover, IT security attacks are becoming becoming increasingly sophisticated, requiring continuous monitoring and updating the existing IT security solutions, says "Global IT Security Market Forecast to 2012, a report by RNCOS.
The report provides an overview on the current and future scenario of the world IT security market. It studies the global IT security market into two segments: Security Appliances and Security Software. The research also details on various ongoing and emerging trends in the global IT security market, thus helping the IT security vendors to identify opportunities.
Key FindingsThe global IT security market (includes security software & security appliances) is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 15.5 percent through 2012 from 2008.
The increasing number of IT security attacks, ongoing vulnerability discoveries, and the need for companies to comply with new legislations are fostering the growth of global IT security market.
Among the security appliances market, UTM (Unified threat management) will grow rapidly at a forecasted CAGR of nearly 34 percent, followed by IDS/IPS.
The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to account for the majority of IT security solutions market by 2012.Rapidly growing Internet adoption and surging demand for IT-enabled business solutions in emerging markets like India, China and GCC have made these destinations lucrative for IT security development.
'India lost $16 bn due to 3G auction delay'
The GSM Association, a global trade group for mobile industry consisting of about 750 mobile operators, has urged the Department of Telecom (DoT) to go ahead with the 3G auctions without any further delay and also make the HSPA (High-speed Packet Access) a reality.
The delay in 3G auction in India had resulted in a $16 billion loss to the economy; the government should now carry out the auctions without any further delay, said Jaikishan Rajaraman, senior director, GSM Association, quoting a McKinsey report. He demanded that the government must allocate the 2.1 GHz spectrum to drive the deployment of mobile broadband across India. The planning phase for the allocation of 2.6 GHz spectrum must also start now if HSPA is to evolve for the benefit of the Indian population.
According to Rajaraman India will need to make further spectrum available through the digital dividend to support the delivery of more widespread coverage in rural areas.
Quoting the recent McKinsey report he said that once the licenses are issued and 20 billion invested over a period of five years, it will deliver $70 billion economic benefit in the same period. Further, a 10 per cent increase in broadband penetration can result in up to 1.5 per cent increase in GDP. Any further delay in allocation of 3G licenses will prove determinant to the economy, Rajaram claimed.
The GSMA senior director said the development of the GSM technology track (GSM/W-CADMA/HSPA) has been dramatic. In a mere ten years there has been a 1000-fold increase in the data bit rates of mobile networks, while maintaining full backwards compatibility with the very first mobile phones released in the market.
3GPP technologies will continue to evolve, with a clear road map of reaching 42 Mbps peak down link speeds with HSPA+ and exceeding 100 Mbps in the near future with LTE. This technology road map has given GSM mobile operators the confidence to deploy HSPA with more than 217 networks across the world, he dwelt.
The delay in 3G auction in India had resulted in a $16 billion loss to the economy; the government should now carry out the auctions without any further delay, said Jaikishan Rajaraman, senior director, GSM Association, quoting a McKinsey report. He demanded that the government must allocate the 2.1 GHz spectrum to drive the deployment of mobile broadband across India. The planning phase for the allocation of 2.6 GHz spectrum must also start now if HSPA is to evolve for the benefit of the Indian population.
According to Rajaraman India will need to make further spectrum available through the digital dividend to support the delivery of more widespread coverage in rural areas.
Quoting the recent McKinsey report he said that once the licenses are issued and 20 billion invested over a period of five years, it will deliver $70 billion economic benefit in the same period. Further, a 10 per cent increase in broadband penetration can result in up to 1.5 per cent increase in GDP. Any further delay in allocation of 3G licenses will prove determinant to the economy, Rajaram claimed.
The GSMA senior director said the development of the GSM technology track (GSM/W-CADMA/HSPA) has been dramatic. In a mere ten years there has been a 1000-fold increase in the data bit rates of mobile networks, while maintaining full backwards compatibility with the very first mobile phones released in the market.
3GPP technologies will continue to evolve, with a clear road map of reaching 42 Mbps peak down link speeds with HSPA+ and exceeding 100 Mbps in the near future with LTE. This technology road map has given GSM mobile operators the confidence to deploy HSPA with more than 217 networks across the world, he dwelt.
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