• Windows privilege escalation bug in DOS VM 20 Jan. 2010 Vitaly Popovich

    In case you are not aware of this bug please read the full advisory here: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-01/0346.html The bug was reported to MS long time ago. Unfortunately there is still no patch available. Therefore it is advised to use the workaround available in the article.

  • 3CX’s popular free business soft phone gets intuitive new interface 24 Jan. 2013 Vitaly Popovich

    London 12 January, 2010 – 3CX today announced a new version of its popular free VoIP softphone for Windows, 3CXPhone 4.0. 3CXPhone 4.0 sports an all new interface that should be familiar to millions of users the world over. Similar in look and feel to popular smart-phones, users will be able to make and receive calls without requiring any training. "3CXPhone is a great VoIP phone for businesses. It's easy to deploy and manage for network administrators. Users will love it for its cool look and intuitive interface." Said Nick Galea, 3CX CEO. Completely free 3CXPhone is provided completely free of charge to individuals and organizations including commercial entities. All features (including call transfer) are enabled. This makes it easy for companies to deploy it on any Windows desktop without having to worry about cost or licensing hassles. Remote extensions are easy with the 3CX Tunnel 3CXPhone can easily be configured as a remote extension, allowing users away from the office to easily connect to the corporate phone system. The unique tunnel feature proxies all SIP & RTP traffic over a single port and makes firewall and NAT configuration a breeze. It is also possible to configure it as a remote extension using 'direct SIP'. "The soft-phone is becoming a serious 'IP phone option' for businesses. They are easy to manage, save on electricity and administration. 3CXPhone is free of charge and is also very easy to setup as a remote extension, allowing users to connect into the company phone system from wherever they are" said Nick Galea, 3CX CEO. 3CXPhone 4 is international 3CXPhone 4 is available in several languages. Besides English, it is also available in German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian and very soon in French. 3CX Phone – key features: Choose from several popular phone interfaces Supports multiple SIP profiles Shows personal call log/history FREE – no license fees Supports G.711, GSM, iLBC and Speex codecs STUN support for NAT

  • Microsoft Unveils New Dynamics ERP Retail Offering 11 Jan. 2010 Vitaly Popovich

    NEW YORK — Jan. 11, 2010 — Microsoft Corp. today introduced Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail, a new end-to-end offering designed for midsize specialty retailers, at this week's National Retail Federation (NRF) Annual Convention & Expo. Building on Microsoft's Dynamic Business and commitment to continued investment in key industries, the new solution offers retailers a deep level of integration across point of sale, store management, supply chain, merchandising and financials to address business productivity while enhancing customer service in a single solution. Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail consists of recently acquired technology and the enterprise resource planning capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics AX. "Our goal is to realize the Dynamic Business vision in the retail industry. Because we have enabled a truly connected retailer experience through a single, end-to-end Microsoft-provided solution, customers can lower the total cost of ownership, reduce complexity and improve the accuracy of information, all of which is vital in today's evolving retail environment," said Crispin Read, general manager, Microsoft Dynamics ERP. Through close interoperability, Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail provides a familiar experience for driving efficiencies across additional Microsoft products including Windows 7, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint Server and Microsoft SQL Server. This enables retailers to gain insight into customer behavior and apply it to optimize the entire chain of operations from sales to supply. "A big advantage of Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail is that we're getting the pieces we need right out of the box, and those pieces work seamlessly with Microsoft SharePoint and other products like Microsoft Office in an interface that's familiar to our users. This eliminates the need for back-end customizations, eliminates duplication of data and effort, and reduces training times," said Vadim Motlik, CFO, HDS Retail. HDS is a wholly owned subsidiary of

  • Windows 7 articles 22 Oct. 2009 Vitaly Popovich

    Windows 7 is officially out. Well, WindowsNetworking.com team is ready. Make sure you check out Windows 7 section in our "Articles and Tutorials": http://windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Windows_7/ Also try our sister sites WindowSecurity.com and VirtualizationAdmin.com for content on security and virtualization subjects.

  • Microsoft Simplifies the PC With Windows 7 22 Oct. 2009 Vitaly Popovich

    NEW YORK - Oct. 22, 2009 - Today Microsoft Corp. announced the worldwide availability of its new Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 delivers on a simple premise: make it easier for people to do the things they want on a PC. The new operating system offers a streamlined user interface and significant new features that make everyday tasks easier and allow people to get the most out of computers of all styles and sizes. "With Windows 7, there's never been a better time to be a PC," said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. "Together with our partners, we're bringing more choice, flexibility and value to the market than ever before. With Windows 7, you're sure to find a PC that fits your life." Building Windows 7 has been a collaborative process from the beginning, with Microsoft's engineers and designers working with customers and partners to build an operating system that delivers on the vision of the PC, simplified. In a speech in New York, Ballmer thanked the millions of volunteers who helped improve the product by testing early versions. "A project with the global customer reach of Windows can only be done as a team," said Steven Sinofsky, president of the Windows and Windows Live Division at Microsoft, speaking at a launch event in Tokyo. "We are grateful for the valuable contributions from customers, partners and developers around the world that helped make Windows 7 such a collaborative project." On Sale Worldwide Today The global availability of Windows 7 is joined by an unprecedented array of new PCs and software programs. With more PC options available for customers today at a wide range of price points starting under $300, customers can choose the PC that fits their personality, style and needs, from netbooks, ultrathin notebooks and highly interactive multitouch laptops to all-in-one desktops and high-end, water-cooled gaming machines. A newly launched section of Windows.com called PC Scout will guide users through selecting and purchasing the right PC. Custo

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