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Pentagon e-mail system broken into 2007-07-02 01:49:00 According to BBC News, a hacker has managed to penetrate one of the e-mail systems in the Pentagon
. Because of that, up to 1,500 accounts were taken off-line as a precaution. US Secretary of defense Robert Gates, speaking at a news briefing, said that the penetrated system was an unclassified one that does not contain information related to military operations. Gates says that the Defense Department gets “perhaps hundreds of attacks a day.” You can read more here: Cyber attack on Pentagon e-mail (BBC News) Hacker breaks into Pentagon email system (The Register) Pentagon e-mail taken down by hackers (Ars Technica) Apparently, in various reports, when pressed further about whether his own e-mail was disrupted by the security breach, Gates explained that he is a “low-tech person” and doesn’t personally “do e-mail.”
X11 Configuration 2007-07-02 01:30:00 Having problem with X11 configuration? here is a short tips how to learn X11 configuration.Before starting.Before configuration of X11 the following information about the target system is needed: Monitor specifications Video Adapter chipset Video Adapter memory The specifications for the monitor are used by X11 to determine the resolution and refresh rate to run at. These specifications can usually be obtained from the documentation that came with the monitor or from the manufacturer's website. There are two ranges of numbers that are needed, the horizontal scan rate and the vertical synchronization rate. The video adapter's chipset defines what driver module X11 uses to talk to the graphics hardware. With most chipsets, this can be automatically determined, but it is still useful to know in case the automatic detection does not work correctly. Video memory on the graphic adapter determines the resolution and color depth which the system can run at. This is important to Read more:Configuration
Adjusting Exposure in Adobe Camera Raw CS3 2007-07-02 00:59:00 For those digital photographers interested in the dark side, an old SLR loaded with a fine-grain black and white film is a hard act to follow. The liquid smooth transitions and black velvet-like quality of dark low-key prints of yesteryear is something that digital capture is hard pressed to match. The sad reality of digital capture is that underexposure in low light produces an abundance of noise and banding (steps rather than smooth transitions of tone). The answer, however, is surprisingly simple for those who have access to a DSLR and have selected the Raw format from the Quality menu settings in their camera. Simply be generous with your exposure to the point of clipping or overexposing your highlights and only attempt to lower the exposure of the shadows in AdobeCamera
Raw. STEP 1 The first step is the most difficult to master for those who are used to using Auto or Program camera exposure modes. Although the final outcome may require deep shadow tones, the aim in d Read more:Adjusting
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Windows Server 2008 (Security) 2007-07-02 00:50:00 From a security perspective Windows
Server 2008 includes Network Access Protection (NAP). The NAP engine ensures that workstation computers that connect to your network meet minimum computer defined requirements set forth in the security policy your administrator creates. For example, a virtual employee visits corporate HQ for the first time in four weeks with his laptop. When he hooks up to the network, he is required to update security and critical windows patches before connecting to the network. Until all this work is done, the laptop via NAP can be quarantined or denied access completely until the computer meets the minimum health requirements. In a perfect world, all domain controllers would be in a single server room with unlimited bandwidth and power with constant surveillance. We do not live in this world and in many corporations there are quite a few satellite or branch offices throughout the country or world. In Window Server 2008, you can configure Read-Only Domain Read more:Windows Server
How do I… Manage disk quotas on Windows server operating systems 2007-07-02 00:44:00 Microsoft Windowsserver
operating systems simplify managing the amount of network storage space users receive. Here's how to set warning messages and disk quotas using both the Windows Server 2003 and Windows Small Business Server 2003 operating systems. Running out of server disk space is one of those problems that just shouldn't happen. Yet, with so many organizations increasingly trying to do more with less, having to monitor security, guard against spyware, viruses and network intrusions and manage other administrative challenges, an administrator's workday is quickly consumed. Fortunately, newer Windows server operating systems simplify managing the amount of network storage space users receive. Here’s how to set warning messages and disk quotas using both the Windows Server 2003 and Windows Small Business Server 2003 operating systems. Windows Small Business Server 2003 To configure disk quota warnings and limitations for an individual user in Windows Small Business Read more:Manage
10 ways to make desktop visits more effective 2007-06-29 01:52:00 Visiting a customer’s workplace represents a considerable investment in time and resources. As field engineers, we must take great care to derive the maximum value from each visit and make certain our time and the customer’s time isn’t spent in vain. I have compiled the following list of techniques and routine tasks I perform whenever a support call takes me to an external location. It isn’t always possible to avoid a return visit, but these methods will help keep them to a minimum. #1: Verify that the visit is necessary Make sure you fully understand the reported problem and the customer’s request. You could be wasting your time if you take off before assessing the customer’s situation. If you didn’t originally take the complaint, contact the customer before you leave. More than once, I have been dispatched on a less-than-accurate problem description. Call ahead, and you might save yourself the trip. #2: Take the right spare parts Before you leave your office, deter Read more:effective
Edit graphics like a pro using The GIMP 2007-06-29 01:49:00 Macs are famous for their ability to do graphic design. Windows workstations are quickly catching up. Here's how you can use a free tool called The GIMP to get professional results without a hefty investment. Image editing and creation is not limited to Mac or Windows. In fact, one of the flagship applications for Linux (and open source) happens to be a photo manipulation application. The GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Project) is a very powerful tool that equals (and in some instances bests) its proprietary competition. Unfortunately, one of the stumbling blocks to The GIMP is usage. Its unique user interface is not like Photoshop. However, it's also easy to learn and can handle many advanced features. In this article, I'm going to show you how to use The GIMP and discuss some of its advanced features. Installation Installing The GIMP in Linux shouldn't be an issue. Every Linux distribution comes with The GIMP. The few exceptions to this rule would be some of the smaller li
The SYSVOL share in Windows 2000 Server 2007-06-28 06:45:00 The SYSVOL share is an important component in your Windows
2000 Server, acting as a master clearinghouse for file and directory storage and replication. Learn more about the share and its role in the system. During promotion of a member Windows 2000 Server to domain controller, you have to specify the location for a special SYSVOL share. This folder represents the primary reason you have to use the NTFS file system on your domain controllers. Active Directory itself doesn't require NTFS, but the SYSVOL share does, which means that you could conceivably have AD on a FAT partition and keep only your SYSVOL share on NTFS. But, even though that's possible, it sure doesn't mean you should do it. All Windows 2000 computers, especially a W2K server, should use NTFS. There's no excuse for using FAT on a server. So what's so special about the SYSVOL share? Two things make it special, the first being its contents. The SYSVOL share contains some very important directories for your Win
Change the font Windows XP displays in Windows Explorer 2007-06-28 06:16:00 Windows XP uses the same font for desktop icons and Windows Explorer
. If the font is too hard to read, you can change its size or the font itself with a few mouse clicks. Here's how to adjust the look of your system fonts. Windows Explorer
and My Computer display the same font that Windows XP uses for icon titles on your desktop: Tahoma, 8 point. If you want to change the font or font size used in Windows Explorer, follow these steps: Access the Display Properties dialog box by right-clicking the desktop and selecting the Properties command.Select the Appearance tab and click the Advanced button.Select Icon from the Item drop-down list.Use the Font drop-down arrow to select a font from the list.Click OK twice -- once to close the Advanced Appearance dialog box and once to close the Display Properties dialog box. You can see the new font by launching Windows Explorer or My Computer. If you don't like what you see, repeat the steps and select a different font.
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Mandriva rolls out Corporate Desktop 4.0 2007-06-26 01:09:00 Mandriva this week announced the general availability of Mandriva Corporate Desktop
4.0, the latest version of its enterprise-dedicated, KDE-based Linux work station. The new desktop features a 2.6.17 kernel and can be installed in under 15 minutes and extensively customized, thanks to a new post-installation tool, the company said."Corporate Desktop 4.0 is the result of several years of work on integrating the best open source technologies into a unified product dedicated to the enterprise desktop," said Mandriva director of engineerng Anne-Laure Nicolas. Results of this effort are said to include:Directory administration and integration -- To complement directory-based authentication, Corporate Desktop 4.0 includes a new tool to set KDE user rights from an LDAP directory.Mobility -- Corporate Desktop 4.0 features simplified configuration of secure remote access (DrakVPN) and simplified configuration of 3G data cards in order to remain efficient wherever you are.Security -- Corporate
OpenSUSE 10.3 alpha 5 available 2007-06-25 22:58:00 The openSUSE development team this week released alpha 5 of the upcoming OpenSUSE 10.3, featuring a cutting-edge 2.6.22.rc4 kernel and a choice between GNOME or KDE desktops. The final stable edition of v10.3 is expected to be available
for general release in October, the team said."Lots of package renames and splits [are included] to create smaller systems and allow a one-CD installation," team spokesperson Andreas Jaeger said.Some highlights of Alpha5 compared to Alpha4: Linux kernel 2.6.22-rc4reduced size and cleaned-up dependencies of some packagesglibc 2.6Emacs 22.1OpenOffice.org 2.2.1rc3Standard features in OpenSUSE 10.3 include:Evolution 2.10 email clientOpenOffice.org 2.1 office suiteSeaMonkey 1.0.99 web application suiteGIMP 2.2.13 graphics editorAbiword 2.4.5 text editorPidgin (formerly GAIM) 1.5 instant messaging clientOpenSUSE is a community project sponsored by Novell. The openSUSE project's main goals are to make openSUSE the most widely used Linux distribution in the wo
The top 10 IT skills on the way to extinction 2007-06-25 22:42:00 Training, and retraining are a constant part of working in IT. You simply can’t rest on your skill set and stop learning or the technology world will pass you by with little remorse. With that in mind, Mary Brandel over at Computerworld has put together a list of the top 10 skill sets that are on their way out in IT: CobolNonrelational DBMSNon-IP networkscc:MailColdFusionC programmingPowerBuilderCertified NetWare EngineersPC network administratorsOS/2 If you want to hear Mary’s reasoning, you can read the original article. She’s right, for the most part, although I don’t know that PowerBuilder was ever quite as hot as she believes it was, and I certainly don’t believe that OS/2 was ever a primary skill set for many IT pros. I would replace those two with “PBX installation” (still out there but destined to be almost completely replaced with VoIP and managed through IT) and “Printer maintenance” (also still out there but printers have gotten easier to manage and m Read more:extinction
Safari 3.0 Beta For Windows: The Right Tool for the Job? 2007-06-25 22:35:00 Apple claims its new Safari
3.0 Windows
Web browser loads pages faster than both IE 7 and Firefox 2.0. Here's a look at the new Windows Safari interface and an overview of its many new features.The Safari Setup program, about 8MB, features a simple installer. I have just added the Beta of Safari to a XP/SuSe 10.2 dual boot PC.Already in XP I had IE-7, Opera, Firefox, SeaMonkey, Flock and Maxthon so I could compare them.Safari is by far the worst followed by IE-7.Other than to see how the other side (macs) works, I see no point in Safari for Windows.Its large, bloated, slow, has no advantages over Firefox and Opera.
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Things to Love About Office 2007 2007-06-25 06:07:00 Top Reasons to Upgrade to Microsoft Office 2007. Ready for a new way to access the features you use the most? The new user interface in the 2007 Microsoftآ® Office release simplifies your work with tools such as the Ribbon and the Quick Access Toolbar. You can do away with guesswork, save time, and get more out of the programs you use every day.The RibbonIn place of menus and toolbars, use the new Ribbon tabs in the 2007 release programs Word, Excelآ®, PowerPointآ®, Access, and parts of Outlookآ®. Quickly and easily access the features you use regularly, and see more of the tools available without having to search for them.To keep your workspace clear and or
Prevent Outlook from adding the country field in Word 2007-06-24 23:48:00 Writing letters in Word should be a breeze; however, Outlook
may throw a snag in the process. Mary Ann Richardson walks you through the steps of how to block Outlook from automatically adding the country field to your letters. When you write letters in Word, Outlook automatically inserts the country that matches your PC's regional settings in the Country/Region field for that record (unless you include a country in the address). Consequently, when you click the Insert Address button in the Envelopes And Labels dialog box and choose Outlook as your Address Book, Word automatically inserts the full address, including whatever is in the Country/Region field. For example, if you are located in the United States, Word will insert United States of America. To prevent Word from automatically entering a country in your letters, follow these steps: Open Outlook.Open Outlook's Contacts folder.Go to View | Arrange By | Current View | By Location.Scroll down until you see the first record wit
Quickly summarize group data in Access 2007 reports 2007-06-24 23:32:00 Access 2007 makes it easy to compile a summary from your group data -- in fact, there's even a special dialog box for it. Here's how to create a thorough Access report using group data. With Access 2007, you don't have to know how to add a control to your report to summarize group data. You simply click the field name in the report and make the appropriate selections in the Grouping dialog box. For example, say you want to create a report that groups all customers by their city of residence. You want the report to total the number of customers that come from each city. Follow these steps: Click the Customers database table in the Navigation bar.Click the Create tab.Click the Report Wizard button.Double-click the City in the field list.Double-click Last Name in the field list.Double-click First Name in the field list.Click Next.Double-click City in the field list.Click Next.Click the drop-down arrow of the first text box and select Last Name.Click Next twice.Click Aspect.Click Read more:Access
10 things to look for in an anti-spyware application 2007-06-20 22:48:00 Spyware has quickly outpaced viruses as a scourge to businesses. A 2005 FBI study revealed 79 percent of enterprise PCs in the United States are infected with spyware. Worse, according to a 2006 report by Radicati Group, each infestation costs businesses approximately $265 when downtime and repair are factored in. By deploying and maintaining effective anti-spyware tools, organizations can protect themselves from lost productivity and potential data loss resulting from spyware infestation. Here are 10 things
to look for when selecting an anti-spyware platform. #1: A potent anti-spyware engine An anti-spyware application is only as good as its signatures database. The application’s underlying anti-spyware engine must be comprehensive. Offerings from leading vendors track as many as three-quarters of a million potential infections, so it’s critical that the application you select has a sizable and potent anti-spyware database. #2: Automatic updates You should also ensure that th
Preventing malware with tools, patches and education 2007-06-20 21:49:00 Unlike malware removal, which often requires specific understanding of how a malware infection can impact a given system, various prevention techniques will effectively block malware regardless of its particular characteristics. Of course, some types of malware can sneak past any defenses, so it is best to apply as many prevention techniques as possible. PatchingThe most obvious way of preventing malware infection is to keep a Windows system patched. Most malware exploits flaws or vulnerabilities to infect Windows and its applications. An up-to-date and fully patched Windows computer will greatly reduce malware infection possibilities. Of course, there is always concern about the dreaded zero-day infection, a malware strain that exploits an unknown flaw or recently discovered vulnerability without a published patch. Another way of preventing malware infections is to run applications that are not as susceptible to infection. The fact of the matter is that malware targets the most co Read more:patches
Anonymous Surfing with Browzar 2007-07-05 04:55:00 Search and surf the web without leaving traces on your computer. Browzar is based on the Internet Explorer engine, which means it's such a small file that it only takes seconds to download. We've made it disposable; so you have the choice of keeping Browzar on your PC, or downloading it each time you need to protect your privacy. You don't even need to install it: with Browzar you just click and go... No browsing history, stored files, or cookiesNo embarrassing search auto-completeNo installation. Just click ‘run’ and goNo registration required Browzar which is a fully free browser, guarantees browsing privacy as it doesn’t save any cache, history, cookies and does not use the auto-complete feature. It is available for PC, Mac and Linux computers and it can be downloaded in seconds (even on dial-up) and doesn't need an installation to run. It can be even placed on a USB memory stick and run directly from there "as Read more:Anonymous Surfing
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Does Ntdsutil.exe know it's in Directory Restore mode? 2007-07-05 00:25:00 NTDSUTIL is a tool used for many Active Directory
database maintenance tasks, such as defragmenting the DB, moving the DB and/or log files to a different place, cleaning the DB and more. NTDSUTIL will allow you to perform many of it's functions while the DC is up and running. However some of the maintenance tasks (such as performing an offline defragmentation of the DB and moving the files to a different location, along with the Authoritive restore commands) require that you start the DC in Directory Restore
mode, found when you access the boot menu by pressing F8 before the server starts it's startup sequence. When you start the domain controller in Directory Restore mode, the DC sets the environment variable safeboot_option to "dsrepair." If, for some reason, you want to access the "protected" features of NTDSUTIL while it is NOT in the Directory Restore mode, you will receive an error similar to this: C:W
Disable the original Administrator account 2007-07-05 00:15:00 In Windows Server 2003, at the first time, you CAN disable the Administrator account. The point is that every hacker knows that Windows has a username called Administrator, so defend it by disabling the account. (Right Click the Administrator, Disable
) before you do that, Obviously you must create another account with administrative privileges. There are two variations of this tip. a) You could disable the account from logging on across the network b) You could rename the account and create a dummy administrator to confuse would be hackers Believe me that this would help you in the future.
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