Tech News Radio Podcast

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #371 | 2010-07-16 | VMWare Fusion 3.1

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Today's podcast examines the latest version 3.1 of VMware Fusion for the Apple Mac OS X. 

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Technorati Tags: Apple, Fusion, Mac, OSX, Virtualization, VMWare

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #369 | 2010-07-13 | OpenOffice.org News

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Today's podcast examines some recent news from OpenOffice.org that Petroleo Brasileiro SA is rolling out a big BrOffice.org deployment to over 90,000 systems; and that v3.21 of Open Office has been release with v3.3 expected this Fall 2010.  Two additional links mentioned in this podcast include: Open Document Format (ODF) and Oracle.

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Technorati Tags: broffice, odf, openoffice, opensource, oracle, podcast, tech

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #367 | 2010-07-09 | Amazon's Improving Cloud of Computing

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Today's podcast is a couple of tech tidbits that examine recent news from Amazon S3 with regards to:

• Reduced Redundancy Storage (RRS);
• Amazon Cloudfront HTTP & HTTPS; and
• S3 Bucket Services (via ReadWriteWeb).

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This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST and Amazon.

Technorati Tags: amazon, bucket, cloud, cloudfront, computing, podcast, RRS, S3, tech, technology

Twitter Updates - Google, Amazon, Windows, Chrome, TweetDeck, iPad

The following is a summary of tweets posted to TechNewsRadio@Twitter over the last week:

• This WEEK in GOOGLE42 bit.ly/9SYkfL Check out: Ribbit, Android Kindle app, Google Reader Play, Diaspora, Google Wave open to all
• Per @LeviathanChrons the podcast novel "Leviathan Chronicles" has a big update on 5/26 http://bit.ly/8ZzfDq
• Amazon has announced a Asia Pacific Region AWS datacenter in Singapore (EC2 S3 SimpleDB RDS SNS CloudWatch Cloudfront) http://bit.ly/9NMCNc
• TechPodcast.com Roundtable is today - Sat. May 22nd at 1pm PT / 4pm ET - Stitcher Radio, Green Screen HowTo, 5 Top Windows Utilities
• standardizing all my computers with Google Chrome as the default browser - it seems to be faster, more reliable, etc than Firefox
• TweetDeck 0.3.4.1 seems like a nice upgrade: more meaningful icons, location, scheduled updates, translations, etc
• OpenOffice.org is looking for proposals their 10th year conference in Budapest, Hungary from 08/31- 09/03/2010 http://bit.ly/b6d6cQ
• Checking out Apple's "iPad : The Missing Manual—New from O'Reilly" - new book $25 - http://oreil.ly/90aNZO
• Mark/Space has announced Android Calendar Sync Version 1.4 Beta bit.ly/aDLSrX
• The new Apple OS X Snow Leopard Security Guide is now available online http://bit.ly/9Rm19H via PDF http://bit.ly/cSanMT
• Slysoft.com has released AnyDVD6.6.4.2 with support for Avatar, more encryption updates & other fixes http://bit.ly/c0tub1
• Willow Garage has a new open-source initiative for institutions and universities to build upon a robot platform bit.ly/9muTgs
• OpenBook Specification for ePub (xhtml, css, etc) - some tools: Calibre & Adobe InDesign http://bit.ly/bGryk8
• Just installed the new VMWARE 3.1 for Mac -- reports about Bootcamp VMs being faster seem true - more info: http://bit.ly/vmware31
• PhatWare has announced WritePad for iPad - an advanced handwriting recognition software http://bit.ly/aSuNXT
• Checking out Tweekdeck v0.34.2 (upgrade from v0.34.1) --- I wonder what is new?
• Checking out PersonalBrain 5.5 (visual information management) for Mac, Windows, Linux http://bit.ly/bpWZ7Y [free 30 day demo]
• AppleCentral.com is now the new "centralized" home for MacTech, Now Software, MacNews, MacsimumNews, MacMinute, etc
• Manager Tools Effective Manager Conference at Denver Marriott City Center has been announced for June 7, 2010 http://bit.ly/akUuI3
• SitePoint's newest book "Create Stunning HTML Email That Just Works!" looks like a good HTML intro: http://bit.ly/cs7ZCk
• How to Upgrade Your MacBook's Hard Drive bit.ly/benw4m -- Is a good reference!
• Anyone interest in an Apple iPad meetup in San Diego, CA - Wednesday, June 9, 2010 http://bit.ly/985fSY

Technorati Tags: amazon, apple, chrome, google, ipad, news, open, podcast, radio, security, tech, twitter

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #362 | 091215 | Parallel Development, RFID, Ubuntu & Conference Pointers

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Today's TechNewsRadio.com podcast examines the following topics:

• Intel's parallel and cluster development resources some of which are free or very low cost;
• the state of RFID by Mary Hayes Weier at Information Week;
• a quick look at Ubuntu by Samara Lynn at Computer Reseller News;
• The Chief Security Officer (CSO) Perspectives conference will be April 5-7, 2009 in Santa Clara, California; and
• ASPE-IT.com is offering two-day hands-on courses on "Utilizing SharePoint for Project Management" during the month of January and February 2010 in the following cities: Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Chicago, Seattle, Kansas City, Columbus, Phoenix, and San Diego.

Links mentioned in this podcast includes:

• Microsoft Visual Studio
• IDTechEx
• OpenOffice.org
• Firefox
• Amazon EC2
• WUBI Installer

We also play a promo for FriendInTech.com's Christmas Special that is expected to be release on Monday, December 21, 2009.

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This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST and Amazon.

Technorati Tags: conferences, intel, linux, podcast, programming, rfid, security, sharepoint, ubuntu

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #361 | 091201 | Server Laptop, GlassFish, Security Tools, & Conference Pointers

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Today's TechNewsRadio.com podcast examines the following: a high-end server laptop called the "EUROCOM D900F Panther" from Eurocom; Sun's GlassFish Portfolio; and some recommended computer network security tools to check out.

The computer network security tools mentioned in this podcast included:

• Net-Security.org's article on METASPLOIT FRAMEWORK 3.3
• METASPLOIT FRAMEWORK 3.3
• Net-Security.org's Q&A posted with Gerald Combs
• WinPCap
• Wireshark
• iPhone Forensics Recovering Evidence by Jonathan Zdziarski

The podcast also contained pointers to the following conferences:

• The Enterprise Software Development Conference is going to be March 1-3, 2010 in San Mateo, CA.
• The Help Desk Institute's National Conference for 2010 is in Orlando, FL from March 16-19.

Additional links and references mentioned:

• FriendsInTech.com
• Sun's Application Integration Services
• MySQL Enterprise Server
• Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Technorama's Chuck Tomasi

The craft beer recommendation for this show is Sierra Nevada's Torpedo Extra IPA.

Feel free to follow along with Steve Holden at: Twitter, FriendFeed, and/or Delicious.  For tech news only updates follow TechNewsRadio on Twitter.

This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST and Amazon.

Technorati Tags: conferences, glassfish, iphone, laptop, podcast, security, server, SIP, SOA, sun, tech

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #358 | 091110 | Free PDF Editing, IBM's VMControl, Extreme Visualizations from HiperWall & Conference Pointers

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Today's TechNewsRadio.com podcast examines: OpenOffice.org's free PDF editing extension; IBM's VMControl management tool for multi-vendor virtual machine deployments; and visualization news from media wall vendor HiperWall.

We reference the following upcoming conferences:

• SANS Application Security 2010 will be in San Francisco, CA from January 29 - February 5, 2010.
• The next SharePoint Technology Conference is scheduled for Feb 10-12, 2010 in San Francisco, CA.
• 2nd Annual IEEE Green Technology Conference will be in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas from April 15-16, 2010. 

In addition, the following links were mentioned:

• Tech Republic on OpenOffice PDF editing
• VMWARE
• Microsoft Hyper-V
• Linux KVM
• Xen VMs
• InformationWeek.com article on VMControl
• Visualization framework called TileViewer
• Cluster graphics library called CGLX

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This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST and Amazon.

Technorati Tags: Citrix, conference, IBM, linux, microsoft, openoffice, PDF, virtualization, visualization

Twitter Updates - Microsoft, Outlook, Power, Mobile, Server, Mac, Security

Over the last week the following were posted to TechNewsRadio @ Twitter.com:

• Microsoft has plans to open up API and data standards for Outlook [tinyurl.com/open-outlook]
• Are standard cell phone power adapters coming soon? [bit.ly/4jKarN]
• SPB Mobile Shell 3.5 has been release for Windows Mobile
• Windows 2008 R2 DHCP capabilities outlined via minasi.com/newsletters/nws0911
• Coveo's "enterprise" search beta is open to the public (Outlook, SharePoint, Files, Blackberry)
• REDFLY Mobile Companion is now compatible with select BlackBerry smartphones
• Mac users can use Windows Mobile 6.5 smart phones thanks to Sync Windows Mobile from Mark/Space [tinyurl.com/4k288v]
• via email James L has a pointer to an interesting Windows laptop/usb flash drive security tool [bit.ly/1xvrCF]
• Sherpa's Expedite was recently recommend on FIT mailing list for doing email (PST/Lotus) e-discovery
• Evernote for the Mac has the option to auto update with new beta editions [bit.ly/1diOhL]
• Filemaker has announced that Bento for the Mac now had a "field encryption" option [bit.ly/1XmC2s]
• TechPodcast.com Round Table is 11/7 @ 1 pm Pacific - Connectify, PowerPress Podcasting Plugin, Geekazine

Technorati Tags: Mac, Microsoft, Mobile, Outlook, Power, Security, Server

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #357 | 091103 | Small Computers, Google Wave, Cisco, & Conference Pointers

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This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST (SeV) - makers of fine tech clothing.

Today's TechNewsRadio.com podcast examines: Marvell SheevaPlug small computer;  The Complete Guide to Google Wave; Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) ; and Cisco expanded WiMax support in their networking products.

We also highlight the following three new conferences:

• AFCEA's Cyberspace at the Cross Roads will be held Dec. 2-3, 2009 at the National Conference Center, Leesburg, VA.
• Technology Training at has announced a "Configuration Management" course in Las Vegas, NV from Dec. 7-8, 2009, and  "Advanced Configuration Management Course" will also in Las Vegas from Dec. 9-11, 2009.
• SANS Washington DC will be held Dec. 11-18, 2009 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.

Additional links mentioned in this podcast includes:

• FriendsInTech.com
• MaximumPC.com
• This Week In Google
• Life Hacker 
• Gina Trapani
• Kreg Steppe
• Technorama
• VMWARE
• ComputerWorld.com
• LTG Keith Alexander
• Ms. Melissa Hathaway

The winner of our Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer is mentioned in the podcast.  It was Bruce B. No relation to Mr. Tom B. :-) Thanks to everyone that participated!

Feel free to follow along with Steve Holden at: Twitter, FriendFeed, and/or Delicious.  For tech news only updates follow TechNewsRadio on Twitter.

This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST (SeV) - makers of fine tech clothing.

Technorati Tags: book, cisco, conferences, google, linux, mobile, pc, wave, wimax, wireless

TECH NEWS RADIO PODCAST #355 | 091020 | Open Database Alliance, Jetty, PacketTrap, & Conference Pointers

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This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST (SeV) - makers of fine tech clothing.

Today's TechNewsRadio.com podcast covers the following topics: Open Databases Alliance; the Webtide's Jetty Java application server; PacketTrap network monitoring tools; and conference pointers:

• FailCon from SNAP Summit is Oct. 27, 2009 in San Francisco, CA.
• SANS San Francisco 2009 will be held Nov. 9-14, 2009.
• ASPE-IT Training Mastering SharePoint Customizations for Enterprise Deployments will be in San Diego, CA from Nov. 18-20, 2009.

The links mentioned in this podcast includes:

• FriendsInTech.com
• MariaDB
• MySQL
• Dr. Dobb's Report
• InformationWeek.com
• Intalio
• Mellanox InfiniBand Interconnect
• Google AppEngine
• Zimbra email server
• Google Android

The beer recommendation for this podcast is the Sam Adams Dunkelweizen.

The podcast recommendation is TWIT.tv's This Week in Google (TWIG) with Leo Laporte , Jeff Jarvis, and Gina Trapani.

We are giving away a Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer in the Black/Steel color pattern with a 15" laptop compartment to celebrate the start of our 5th year of podcasting.  Listen to the podcast for directions.

Feel free to follow along with Steve Holden at: Twitter, FriendFeed, and/or Delicious.  For tech news only updates follow TechNewsRadio on Twitter.

This podcast is sponsored by SCOTTEVEST (SeV) - makers of fine tech clothing.

Technorati Tags: application, beer, conference, database, java, jetty, network, packettrap, podcast, tech